So far, the long-term facility has received 162 negative tests for coronavirus with 18 pending, but Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said at Thursday’s briefing that the facility is dealing with a norovirus outbreak.
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Skowhegan Fire Department offers thanks to Redington-Fairview employees
Full-time firefighter Ty Strout said that the department purchased more than $1,000 in gift cards from their union dues to say thank you to health care workers at Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
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Lewiston principal delivers personalized letters to Class of 2020
Jake Langlais is determined to meet all 330 seniors face to face.
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Virus test made by company in Scarborough scrutinized for accuracy
The Maine CDC is conducting its own analysis of Abbott Laboratories’ rapid-results test in response to questions about whether it’s producing a high rate of false negative results.
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Portland cancels annual Fourth of July celebration
City officials cited continued COVID-19 rules against large gatherings and budget issues.
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Fairfield restaurant delays reopening amid uncertainty with coronavirus
David Gulak, co-owner of Meridians Kitchen & Bar in Fairfield, says the restaurant will remain closed for at least another month to evaluate how the coronavirus pandemic develops after restaurants are allowed to reopen Monday for dine-in customers.
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Mills allows lodging operators to host out-of-staters starting June 1
A new executive order permits hospitality businesses to begin taking reservations for June 1 bookings, with non-residents asked to quarantine for 14 days on an honor system.
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Maine among states receiving highest percentage of pandemic loans, survey shows
Oil extraction and mining businesses had the best success in getting loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Three more deaths, 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maine
The state is ramping up its testing capacity significantly this week, which could lead to an increase in detected coronavirus cases.
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Hannaford looking to add 2,000 workers at stores in New England and New York
The Scarborough-based supermarket chain says it is working with major employers in the hospitality, tourism and retail industries to connect furloughed workers with open positions in its 182 stores.