The two join 46 other states to be designated high risk for COVID-19 by the Bay State’s Department of Health.
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Maine CDC reports 168 new coronavirus cases, one more death
The day after the agency’s director, Dr. Nirav Shah, warned that ‘If we don’t do something different, nothing is going to change,’ Maine tops 10,000 cumulative cases.
Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends
However, there has not been enough screening statewide to offer warning signs of potential case spikes.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in U.S. reach highest level since May
Meanwhile, the number of people in the hospital with the coronavirus hits another all-time high at more than 80,000.
This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
Gardiner, Hallowell schools prepare Thanksgiving baskets for area families
Both Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School have seen an increase in need for — and support from — community members.
Wall Street slips amid worries about worsening pandemic
Stocks ended an up-and-down week on a down note, taking 0.7% off the S&P 500.
France postpones ‘Black Friday’ to help locked-down shops
The government persuades e-commerce businesses like Amazon and supermarket chains to delay the discount shopping promotion by a week to Dec. 4.
Outbreak investigation opened at Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School in Bingham
Maine CDC reported eight cases at Upper Kennebec Valley Sr. High School during Friday’s briefing.
Rachel Maddow returns to air, describes partner’s virus bout
The MSNBC host says her partner’s COVID-19 case was so serious they thought it might kill her.