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Business, Nation / World

U.S. sent millions worth of masks to China, ignoring pandemic warning signs

by Juliet Eilperin, Jeff Stein, Desmond Butler and Tom Hamburger The Washington Post April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

The move underscores the Trump administration’s failure to recognize and prepare for the growing threat.

Business, Maine, News

Pingree urges USDA to make sure coronavirus aid reaches Maine farmers

by Peter McGuire April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

A $19 billion federal program will give farmers direct support and purchase billions of dollars’ worth of products for food banks.

Maine

Maine plans to double its coronavirus tracking staff

by Penelope Overton April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

The state is hiring another 15 ‘disease detectives’ for a total of 30, but some health officials recommend a much higher number.

Nation / World

Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

by PAUL WEBER and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from protesters and President Donald Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus.

Nation / World

Nursing home workers, owners describe heavy toll of virus

by DAVE COLLINS Associated Press April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

Nursing home workers and owners in Connecticut say the coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on long-term care facilities.

Nation / World

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

by The Associated Press April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

Countries worldwide are wrestling with when and how to ease restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus amid rising unemployment.

Nation / World, News

Lawsuit challenges governor’s order for people to wear masks

by The Associated Press April 18, 2020April 20, 2020

A Connecticut lawyer is suing Gov. Ned Lamont over his executive order requiring people to wear face coverings in public places to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.