Holiday sales began weeks ago, and many shoppers say they’re shunning stores this year in favor of buying online.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal
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Posted inMaine
Our 2020 Mainers to Be Thankful For
In a year that’s been trying like none before, we’ve also seen the best of humanity come out through kindness, bravery, innovation and determination.
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been recognizing people who’ve stepped up to help their fellow Mainers, but we knew there were more out there so we asked you, our readers, to tell us who in your community is making a difference behind the scenes.
The people you’ll read about below have provided food and shelter, financial and emotional support. They’ve fought for equality and kept us connected. This year, finding Mainers to be thankful for was easier than ever.
Posted inHealth
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization
Posted inPerspective
How to read results from COVID vaccine trials like a pro
Asking these four questions can help us identify good news when we see it, be more critical of news reports, or delay our judgement until we have more information.
Posted inPerspective
How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they’re a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold
Two pharma companies have announced early COVID-19 vaccine trial results with over 90 per cent effectiveness. What does that mean for getting back to normal?
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
How the COVID-19 pandemic is surging across Maine and the U.S.
Reported cases by country:
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Will social distancing weaken my immune system? The answer is ‘No’
Health experts say you don’t need to worry that social distancing is weakening your immune system
Posted inHealth, Perspective
What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?
Two vaccine makers have said that preliminary data from their late-stage studies suggest their experimental vaccines are more than 90% effective, raising hopes around the world that vaccines could help put an end to the pandemic sometime next year
Posted inHealth, Perspective
Who will be the first to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made