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Published
March 21, 2020

Commentary: ‘Our health care system is about to become completely overwhelmed’

An emergency physician with roots in Maine describes 'a turning point' on the COVID-19 unit of the out-of-state ER where she works.
Published
March 20, 2020

Three states lock down 70 million people against the virus

Illinois and New York join California in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out.
Published
March 20, 2020

Facebook users from around the world belt it out in Mainer’s karaoke group

More than 1,000 videos have been posted to Quarantine Karaoke since Joe Meyers of Brewer created the group Wednesday.
Published
March 20, 2020

Suspect claimed he needed guns to protect himself during virus outbreak

Arthur M. Andrews, 34, of Camden was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
Published
March 20, 2020

U.S. intelligence officials’ early alarms about possible pandemic went unheeded

They reported that China appeared to be downplaying the coronavirus outbreak and said swift action could be needed to contain it.

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Published
March 20, 2020

Trump spars with top government expert over unproven drug

The president and Dr. Anthony Fauci have different takes on whether a malaria drug would work to treat people with the coronavirus.
Published
March 20, 2020

Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?

Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.
Published
March 20, 2020

Fifth person tests positive for coronavirus at OceanView at Falmouth

OceanView says it now has 5 cases, including 2 people who are hospitalized at Maine Medical Center and 3 who are recuperating at home.
Published
March 20, 2020

U.S. virus testing faces new obstacle: Lab supply shortages

The long-delayed effort to ramp up screening for the coronavirus is hampered by dwindling supplies of chemical components and basic swabs needed to collect samples.
Published
March 20, 2020

Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund

The majority of the fund will support hard-hit crews on Netflix's own productions around the world.