Data show that Mainers 80 or older account for just 13% of the cases but roughly half of the deaths. Health care workers account for the most cases, because they are exposed to the virus and are tested regularly.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Virtual clinics give football coaches a chance to discuss the sport
Leavitt coach Mike Hathaway hosting Zoom sessions that bring coaches from Maine and beyond together in unique setting.
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Posted inNation / World
Trump’s musing on injecting disinfectants to fight COVID-19 sparks outcry
The president’s offhand comment triggers intense blowback from doctors and other health officials.
Posted inLocal Sports
Area golf pros share drills and exercises for self-isolation
Nick Glicos of Martindale and John King of Poland Spring offer tips on how golfers can improve their skills from their homes.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
First L-A Triple Crown road race postponed
The YMCA Fit Fest scheduled for June 7 is postponed, and organizers said they will meet in May to consider rescheduling.
Posted inSports
Empty stadiums for soccer games? It’s not quite that simple
There will be many more people in the stadium than just the players, from coaches and match officials to journalists and television crews.
Posted inSports
Some Olympic boxing hopefuls needed only one more day
A number of European boxers were one win away from a spot in the Tokyo Games when the qualifying tournament was postponed because of the coronavirus.
Posted inSports
UFC to hold three shows in eight days without fans, including UFC 249 on May 9
Dana White says UFC 249 will be held with only ‘essential personnel’ – with two more shows to follow at the same arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Decisions on thousands of unemployment claims fast-tracked by labor department
Rather than keeping people wondering until July about pending unemployment claims, the Department of Labor makes some assumptions and decides on 12,000 cases.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Sanford Mainers on hold as NECBL officials monitor health crisis
While the Cape Cod League canceled its 2020 season on Friday, the New England Collegiate Baseball League has yet to make a decision for a season that is slated to begin in early June.