The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: TRUMP CALLS FOR PAYROLL TAX RELIEF TO CALM MARKETS WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that his administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief and other quick measures, as a public health and economic maelstrom brought on by the coronavirus drew […]
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Maine CDC getting more requests for coronavirus tests
A spokesman says there are still no confirmed cases of the illness in Maine after some test results came back from the U.S. CDC.
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Anxiety grips companies across the world as virus spreads
From Florida to Hong Kong, businesses are struggling.
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MLB limits spring autographs amid coronavirus outbreak
Baseball teams are taking extra precautions at spring training complexes in Florida and Arizona.
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Viral advice: Keep your distance
Wary of the transmission of germs from everyday human interactions, businesses, churches and municipalities are taking some unusual precautions as they practice various examples of ‘social distancing.’ Welcome to the new normal.
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Maine lags the nation for in-state testing for coronavirus
Maine is 1 of 5 states that have been sending samples to Atlanta for testing, but the state CDC says it has received new equipment and will be authorized to do its own testing by Monday.
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Fallout from coronavirus makes lobsters so cheap that sellers face a fatal blow
U.S. lobster prices have plummeted to the lowest in at least 4 years after the spread of the virus halted charter flights to Asia.
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Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
Investors are trying to guess how much economic damage the coronavirus will ultimately inflict.
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Trump signs $8.3 billion bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in U.S.
The legislation provides federal public health agencies with money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments.
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Scam Alert: Preparing for Coronavirus? That Face Mask Could be a Con
Scammers love to take advantage of our fears, and the spread of a new disease like coronavirus is downright scary. As you strive to keep yourself and loved ones healthy, be sure to watch out for counterfeit face masks and other scams. How the Scam Works: You want to buy a face mask to help […]