Johns Hopkins University says the global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 600,000. The university’s tally as of Saturday night says the United States tops the list with 140,103 deaths. It is followed by 78,772 fatalities in Brazil and 45,358 in the United Kingdom. The number of confirmed infections worldwide has passed 14.2 million, out […]
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Doctor who survived COVID-19 bewildered by public disregard
“It’s a mixture of emotions, from anger to being demoralized to bewilderment to frustration,” Dr. Michael Saag said of the disconnect between what he sees while treating patients fighting for their lives and what he sees outside his Alabama clinic, where many don’t wear makes or keep their distance from others.
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Coronavirus patients swamp emergency rooms in some US states
A fast-rising rising tide of new coronavirus cases is forcing some patients to be moved to hallways and nurses to work extra shifts.
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Around New England: Rhode Island cracks down on beach crowding, parking
Rhode Island is cracking down on crowding and illegal parking at the state’s beaches and asking residents from Massachusetts and Connecticut not to come for day trips to the shore amid the pandemic and hot weather.
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Maine’s Open Farm Day will be live on the internet this year
Maine Open Farm Day is still happening this year, but it will be a virtual event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Maine CDC reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, including a man in his 20s
A modest increase – 10 – in case numbers is in keeping with recent lows, but the state is still fighting localized outbreaks.
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Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits
The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to sell Belgrade youth camp on the shores of Great Pond that has hosted scouts since 1945 so it can raise money to stay afloat.
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Fake fans: Cutouts provide virtual MLB audience
Major League Baseball teams are trying to find ways to remain engaged with fans during a pandemic-delayed season in which games won’t include spectators.
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Fake noise: MLB ballparks to use crowd noise from video game during season
Big league players will still hear the roar of the crowd even though the stands will be empty when the baseball season opens next week.
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NFLPA wants players tested daily for virus when camps open
The NFL Players Association wants players tested daily for coronavirus, one of the outstanding points in discussions with the NFL over health and safety protocols as the start of training camp draws near.