Though the numbers are low, health experts say it doesn’t indicate how the disease might play out long term.
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Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus case increase in over a month, worst week for newly reported fatalities
From Sunday to Sunday, Florida saw 1,266 newly reported deaths, along with 40,610 cases and 3,423 hospitalizations.
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Michigan marks 100K coronavirus cases in 5 months. Experts warn they’ll see at least 100K more
There have been more cases in the Great Lakes State than in dozens of nations with higher populations — including China, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands and Egypt.
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NCAA’s top doctor: COVID-19 testing needs to improve to play
The NCAA’s chief medical officer says there is a narrow path to playing college sports during the coronavirus pandemic and if testing nationwide doesn’t improve it cannot be done.
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The Latest: New Zealand postpones elections due to virus
It’ll be a four week delay as the country deals with a new outbreak.
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Maine CDC reports 24 cases of coronavirus, no additional deaths
There was one death over the weekend, a man in his 90s from Androscoggin County, according to the CDC.
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What should you tip during a pandemic?
Mainers have been tipping generously, whether dining in, picking up takeout or ordering delivery – and that’s the right thing to do, experts and restaurant workers say.
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Maine Voices: We can’t let food sit and rot while our neighbors go hungry
Forgotten Orchard is encouraging Mainers to look for overlooked fruit along roadsides and in yards and see that it gets harvested and distributed.
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Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate
Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.
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Jim Fossel: Congress should stand up to Trump’s power grab
The Founders wanted the legislative branch to be a check on the executive’s power, but that’s not happening.