coronavirus Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

No confirmed coronavirus cases among 20 tested in Maine so far

by Randy Billings March 10, 2020March 11, 2020

Gov. Janet Mills says she believes the state is as prepared as it can be for the spreading virus, but urges Mainers to take ‘common-sense precautions.’

Nation / World

Here’s what you need to know about dining out in the age of coronavirus

by Emily Heil and Tim Carman The Washington Post March 10, 2020March 12, 2020

Restaurants and food delivery services are taking extra precautions.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus

by Gillian Graham March 10, 2020March 11, 2020

Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.

Maine

Coronavirus: Do you know if you’re at risk?

by Eric Russell March 9, 2020March 13, 2020

A brief guide to the coronavirus outbreak.

Business, Nation / World, News

Trump calls for payroll tax relief to calm virus-spooked markets

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press March 9, 2020March 11, 2020

The president says his administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief as he looks to calm financial markets’ fears over the impact of the coronavirus epidemic.

Nation / World

As labs ramp up, who can get tested in U.S. for coronavirus?

by MATTHEW PERRONE and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press March 9, 2020March 13, 2020

Priority goes to people with fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms and who have had close contact with someone confirmed to have the virus or those who traveled to an outbreak area outside the U.S.

Maine, News

More Mainers tested as coronavirus lab opens but state CDC leaves questions unanswered

by Randy Billings March 9, 2020March 11, 2020

Maine has no confirmed cases of the virus, but state officials aren’t releasing detailed information about the numbers of tests conducted, negative test results or how many Mainers are being monitored.