24 Infectious Disease News Related to Wedding Receptions in Maine

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the CDC in Maine, planned to address the outbreak at regular briefing Tuesdays.

In Maine, nearly 4,200 people have the virus, including 29 additional cases reported Monday. The death toll on Monday remained unchanged at 127, according to the CDC in Maine.

For most people, coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms such as fever and cough, which resolve in a few weeks. For some, especially older people and those with existing health problems, it can cause more serious illnesses such as pneumonia and death.

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PPP loan

The Maine Community Bank is credited for the quick diversion of assistance to businesses through its Paycheck protection program.

Portland Press Herald reports that while the National Bank prioritizes large corporations, the Main Bank has helped SMEs stabilize their businesses and economies with hundreds of millions of dollars of forgiveable loans.

According to data from the US Small Business Administration, more than 46% of loans for salary protection programs in excess of $150,000 were made by just six locally owned banks.

The National Bank was less aggressive in PPP financing in Maine. Top 10 lenders, including TD Bank, Key Bank, Bank of America, and Chase Bank, provided 13% of loans under $150,000 and approximately 17% of large state loans.

To date, more than $2.2 billion of approximately 28,300 loans have been made to employers in Maine. Most of the loans are under $150,000.