The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada health officials on Saturday reported 390 additional COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, bringing the statewide totals to 71,102 confirmed cases and 1,388 deaths. The vast majority of cases and deaths in Nevada have occurred in Clark […]
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Posted inNation / World
Spanish doctors hope beach trips can help ICU virus patients
Spain now leads Europe’s new wave of infections, a surge that’s brought the total number of cases to nearly half a million.
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Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Colleges using COVID dorms, quarantines to keep virus at bay
With the coronavirus spreading through colleges at alarming rates, universities are scrambling to find places to isolate the thousands of students who have caught COVID-19 or been exposed to it.
Posted inMaine
Ricker Hill Orchards taking steps to protect apple pickers from COVID-19
This year will be a little different at the orchard: Donuts will be ordered outside, activities spread out and online ordering is encouraged.
Posted inNation / World
In-person voting Nov. 3 will likely include drive-thrus, sports arenas
States are turning to stadiums, drive-thrus and possibly even movie theaters as safe options for in-person polling places amid the coronavirus pandemic and fears about mail-in ballots failing to arrive in time to count.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine education department’s MOOSE platform aims to make remote learning more accessible
The state Department of Education has created learning modules for use by Maine educators navigating the challenges of educating their students when they’re not in the classroom.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 35 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths
The public health agency this past week linked a third COVID-19 death to a crowded wedding reception in Millinocket.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: COVID has given us a world without dancing
People have always been able to dance during times of trouble. But that outlet is shut down for now.
Posted inCross Country, Field Hockey, Varsity Maine
Field hockey, cross country coaches apprehensive, continue to practice within guidelines
Coaches and players play the waiting game as the state and the Maine Principals’ Association work things out regarding fall sports.
Posted inNation / World
Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?
Public health experts warn that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause COVID-19 to come surging back.