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How this Maine college is trying to control COVID-19

How Maine's Colby College is striving to keep COVID-19 under control

09/22/2020

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How this Maine college is trying to control COVID-19

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How Maine's Colby College is striving to keep COVID-19 under control

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many academic institutions across the country are dealing with outbreaks -- or offering only virtual learning in an attempt to prevent them. But one liberal arts school in Maine is seeking to avoid either fate. In partnership with Maine Public, Jeffrey Brown reports on Colby College’s efforts to manage the virus through a robust testing and tracing plan.

09/22/2020

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