https://preprod.pressherald.com/tag/coronavirus/page/787

coronavirus

Published
May 7, 2020

Blood thinners show promise for boosting the survival chances of the sickest COVID patients

The study of patients treated at Mount Sinai showed that 63 percent of patients on ventilators who did not receive anticoagulants died compared with 29 percent who did receive the treatment.
Published
May 7, 2020

Trump administration buries detailed CDC advice on reopening

Agency scientists were told the guidance ‘would never see the light of day,’ according to a CDC official.
Published
May 7, 2020

Maine Acts of Kindness: A pledge to help others through stimulus checks

Two Portland women decided to donate theirs to charitable causes in the community. Together, they have created a website to encourage others to do the same.
Published
May 7, 2020

Smartphone data shows out-of-state visitors flocked to Georgia as restaurants, businesses reopened

Researchers say the data shows the potential perils of reopening states piecemeal amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
May 7, 2020

Racial disparity grows along with Maine’s number of virus cases

Blacks and African Americans make up 1.6% of Maine's population but more than 6% of its coronavirus infections.

advertisement

Published
May 7, 2020

Mid Coast Hospital treating two for coronavirus, confirms 22 cases overall

Though cases remain low, the financial cost of the virus continues to mount as the hospital continues to see a significant decrease in other patients.
Published
May 7, 2020

MSGA cancels Maine Open, postpones other events to the fall

The 14-day quarantine for out-of-state residents forces the Maine State Golf Association to cancel its premier event for pro players.
Published
May 7, 2020

As many as 2,000 workers needed in Maine to support production of virus tests

CoWorx, a staffing firm with an office in Saco, is looking to hire up to 2,000 people to assemble diagnostic testing kits, including at Abbott Laboratories.
Published
May 7, 2020

SBA slashes disaster-loan cap to $150,000, shuts out nearly all new applicants

Facing a shortage of funds and an unprecedented crush of applications, the Small Business Administration has closed its application portal to most businesses and is limiting the size of loans it offers to small businesses.
Published
May 7, 2020

Woods-Mickelson match includes $10 million donation to virus relief

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have pledged a donation as part of their televised golf match on May 24.