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Maine hospital sees coronavirus resurgence after state visitors report positive tests

A Maine hospital saw a resurgence of coronavirus cases after months without a positive COVID-19 test after visitors to Acadia National Park learned they tested positive during a trip to the Pine Tree State. “After several months without a positive COVID-19 test result, Mount Desert Island Hospital has resulted in three new cases in the… Read More »

Premier warns of ‘whole state’ lockdown

The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has sent a stark warning to residents living outside the state’s “hot zones”, saying if the number of coronavirus cases doesn’t improve he would consider locking down the whole state. Speaking with 3AW this morning, Mr Andrews said: “If we don’t get control of this really quickly we will end… Read More »

COVID-19 border rules spark state tension

Australia’s deputy chief medical officer says there’s no reason for borders to be shut as state leaders squabble over coronavirus-related border closures. NSW will relax travel rules within the state from June 1 with regional travel allowed for interstate visitors and residents. But Queensland is holding firm, telling its tourism industry to prepare for a… Read More »

What $6,553 Buys You in America: A Luxury Watch, a Year at Valdosta State, or a PPO for One – the 2020 Milliman Medical Index

Imagine this: you find yourself with $ 6,553 in your pocket and you can pick one of the following: A new 2020 Breitling Navitimer watch; A year’s in-state tuition at Valdosta State University; or, A PPO for an average individual. Welcome to the annual Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which gauges the yearly price of an… Read More »

College of Medicine celebrates virtual graduation for Class of 2020 – Florida State News

Graduating students from the Florida State Universty College of Medicine Class of 2020 take the Hippocratic Oath during a virtual ceremony. (College of Medicine) One-hundred fifteen new physicians from Florida State University are a step closer to joining hospitals across the country eager for new recruits in a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. How much… Read More »

Coronavirus live updates: US State Department embarks on reopening; magician dies from virus

This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 3.93 million Global deaths: At least 274,900 Most cases reported: United States (1,283,929), Spain (222,857), Italy (217,185), United Kingdom (212,629), and Russia (187,859).  The data above was… Read More »