CDC officials initially said the spark that started the U.S. outbreak arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Coronavirus infections drop in areas where people get vaccinated
New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, even in some states with vaccine-hesitant populations
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Posted inMaine
Virus trends improving as new cases and hospital counts decline
The state’s 7-day average of new cases dipped further to 46 on Tuesday, the lowest number since late October.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
RSU 16 eyes potential to lower property tax burden on residents
With more state aid and a budget surplus, officials in RSU 16, which covers Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot, hope to minimize the impact of the district’s $24.3 million budget.
Posted inNation / World
As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 near 600,000, racial gaps persist
On the way to the latest round-number milestone, the virus has proved adept at exploiting inequalities in the U.S.
Posted inMaine, News
State reports just 13 new cases of COVID-19, fewest since last summer
The seven-day average of new cases dropped to 49, the lowest level since late October.
Posted inNation / World
Freedom Day’ for England reopenings pushed back 4 weeks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions will be delayed until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant.
Posted inNation / World
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
Emergency declarations have allowed them to restrict public gatherings and businesses, mandate masks, sidestep normal purchasing rules and deploy National Guard troops to help administer vaccines.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Par for the Course: It’s a shame that Jon Rahm couldn’t finish what he started, but it’s complicated
One one hand, social distancing is easy in golf; on the other, Rahm easily could have been vaccinated.