Scientists are tracking variants of the coronavirus by scanning virus samples taken from infected people
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inHealth
Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
Health experts recommend a single cloth mask with multiple layers, but doubling up on masks could offer added protection in certain situations
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Posted inNation & World
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases
Mutations to the virus that causes COVID-19 are rapidly popping up and health officials say the pandemic could get worse unless people do more to curb cases
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King’s immortal “I Have a Dream” speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Live Video: Watch the House open 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump
President Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming the first president to be impeached twice, as lawmakers move quickly to punish him over last week’s deadly Capitol attack
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?
If you’ve already had the coronavirus, it’s possible you could get it again but such cases seem to be rare
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
How Congress will count Electoral College votes Wednesday
Wednesday’s congressional joint session to count electoral votes is taking on added importance this year
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Read the transcript of the president’s call to Georgia’s secretary of state
President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discussed the state’s election results Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State
Pandemic puts packed polar plunges on ice
The tradition of taking an icy plunge into the ocean to ring in the new year is going to be different during the pandemic
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Experts say current COVID-19 vaccines will likely work on the new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, but are working to confirm that