The Portland Press Herald’s analysis of hospital data suggests social distancing is keeping hospitals from being overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, but experts say Mainers should stay the course to prevent a surge.
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Coronavirus claims 4 more lives as confirmed cases rise to 770
The number of COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday is up 5% from Tuesday and an increase of 43% from a week ago.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Months in, lack of COVID-19 testing still holding us back
The U.S. does not yet have even the capacity to test vulnerable facilities, and it will need a lot more than that to safely reopen the economy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Groups working together to ensure safety of people experiencing homelessness in Portland
Shelters have worked quickly to redefine themselves, setting aside spaces for people to isolate or quarantine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Gov. Mills extends civil emergency until May 15 as Maine CDC reports state’s 20th death
The extension does not automatically lengthen the stay-at-home order set to expire April 30, but it gives the governor the authority to establish or lift restrictions on public life.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine lags New England states in reporting data on pandemic
A month into the outbreak here, the state CDC still is unable to post daily testing counts and other information.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 65 new coronavirus cases as long-term care facilities are hit hard
DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the state is taking additional steps to ensure nursing and long-term care homes have adequate emergency plans in response to outbreaks at several facilities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Cautious but vigilant, Janet Mills navigates a time of crisis
Conscious of Mainers’ independence and protective of constitutional rights, the governor comes to strict distancing orders deliberately, even as they extend to the state’s highest office.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 1 more coronavirus death and 9 more cases at Belfast senior facility
Gov. Janet Mills changes the state’s primary election to July 14 and says she is considering an executive order to curb evictions to help Mainers who have lost jobs and income in the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We need to hear the president’s plan for reopening the economy
The Trump administration hopes to reverse the broad shutdown by May 1, but signs show we are not ready.