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March 17, 2020

Supermarkets limiting number of shoppers at one time

Some stores have implemented certain hours for seniors and those who are immunocompromised while others try to curb the flow of patrons with a cap.
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March 17, 2020

As paralysis grips Maine’s small businesses, policymakers pursue major relief

The immediate economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown small business owners into a tailspin, with no idea when the pain will end.
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March 17, 2020

U.S. hospitals fear shortage of ventilators for virus patients

An estimated 960,000 coronavirus patients will need ventilators, but the Society of Critical Care Medicine says the the nation has only about 200,000 machines.
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March 17, 2020

Disruption grows as nations try to slow virus, help economies

In one of the few bright spots, Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the virus was first detected late last year and which has been under lockdown for weeks, reported just one new case Tuesday.
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March 17, 2020

Maine’s long-term care facilities stay on alert as virus spreads

Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities take steps to curb the spread of coronavirus, while a resident of OceanView at Falmouth remained at Maine Medical Center on Tuesday.

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March 17, 2020

As virus spreads, Maine’s economy struggles

From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state's businesses are taking a big hit.
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March 17, 2020

When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus
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March 17, 2020

Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer

The founder of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Pennsylvania says the disinfectant will be first sent to charitable groups at no cost.
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March 17, 2020

TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat

An episode of ABC's ‘World News Tonight’ last Thursday drew more viewers than any television show in prime time last week
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March 17, 2020

Brunswick Sears closed after coronavirus exposure

Larry Costello, public relations director for Sears and K-mart, said management has “spoken with each of our associates to alert them as to the possible exposure and to encourage any associate with symptoms to seek medical attention.”