MAINE, USA — KEY MAINE CORONAVIRUS FACTS
- As of Sunday, 114 Mainers have died out of 3,539 COVID-19 total cases. 3,143 of these cases are confirmed by test and 396 are probable.
- 371 Mainers have been hospitalized, 2,994 Mainers have recovered.
- Stage 3 began on July 1; here are the Stage 3 reopening checklists for businesses
- VERIFY: Requirement to wear a face mask does not violate constitutional rights
- Maine is open for business, here's what you need to know
- Read about all the important coronavirus-related orders currently in place in Maine
- Maine reopening plan accelerated, indoor dining now allowed in all 16 counties
- Going out? CDC shares tips to stay safe amid coronavirus pandemic
- Gov. Mills' administration releases guidance for town meetings and elections during COVID-19 pandemic
- Phase 2 of Maine's reopening plan begins, as businesses can still deny service to those without face coverings
- Governor Janet Mills' statewide stay-safer-at-home order remains in effect but with eased restrictions
- Read Maine Governor Janet Mills' detailed plan to reopen Maine economy during coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic
- Filing for unemployment still dominating discussions around Maine. Here's our story on how to file for Maine unemployment. You can scroll down for more resources available to Mainers
- Local businesses are the backbones of our communities. NEWS CENTER Maine cares about our state and asks that you support your local business and restaurants right now. If you are a business owner, please register your business. If you want to support a local business, enter your zip code and find out what’s OPEN NEAR YOU.
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SUNDAY UPDATE
The Maine Center for Disease Control has released Sunday's COVID-19 numbers
- DEATHS - 114
- CASES - 3,539
- CONFIRMED - 3,143
- PROBABLE - 396
- HOSPITALIZATIONS - 371
- RECOVERIES - 2,994
- The three additional deaths reported July 11 and July 12 are:
- a woman in her 90s from Penobscot County
- a man in his 70s from Cumberland County
- a woman in her 80s from Cumberland County
SATURDAY UPDATES
- Pennsylvania adds Iowa, Delaware, 2 more states to travel quarantine list
- President Trump wears mask in public for first time during COVID-19 pandemic
- Westbrook pizza shop closes after employee tests positive for coronavirus
- Serbia police detain 71 people after 4th night of coronavirus protests
- COVID-19 front line workers have no workers' comp guarantees
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- Another local business has had to close temporarily because of a COVID-19 positive staff member. Corsetti's on RT 302 in Westbrook has temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution while the owners perform some cleaning measures.
Saturday's CDC Numbers
- DEATHS - 112
- CASES - 3,520
- CONFIRMED - 3,131
- PROBABLE - 389
- HOSPITALIZATIONS - 368
- RECOVERIES - 2,972
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FRIDAY UPDATES
The Maine CDC reported an additional 13 cases of COVID-19 in Maine.
- Total cases: 3,499
- Confirmed cases: 3,110
- Probable cases: 389
- Active cases: 457
- Cumulative hospitalizations: 366
- Recoveries: 2,931
- Deaths: 111
- Case rate (per 10,000 people): 26.1
THURSDAY UPDATES
10:30 a.m.
The Maine CDC reported an additional person has died with COVID-19, marking the 111th death in Maine: a woman in her 80s from Penobscot County.
- Total cases: 3,486
- Confirmed cases: 3,092
- Probable cases: 394
- Active cases: 474
- Cumulative hospitalizations: 365
- Recoveries: 2,901
- Deaths: 111
- Case rate (per 10,000 people): 26
WEDNESDAY UPDATES
- Total cases: 3,460
- Confirmed cases: 3,065
- Probable cases: 395
- Active cases: 494
- Cumulative hospitalizations: 363
- Recoveries: 2,856
- Deaths: 110
- Case rate (per 10,000 people): 25.9
In the briefing Wednesday, Dr. Nirav Shah said the hope is still for kids to return to in-person instruction in the school, but acknowledges that the CDC is also working with other public health officials to monitor the situation.
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THE DATA
Dr. Nirav Shah made clear that when the Maine CDC reports deaths, they are reporting that someone has died who had been confirmed positive with COVID-19, not the cause of death specifically. The cause of death determination is left to the medical examiner.
According to Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah, as of a few days ago, there were roughly 2,900 Mainers tested each week. This includes people tested through the state lab in Augusta, as well as large commercial testing companies like LabCorp. Dr. Shah said right now, the positivity rate is over 5%, meaning for every 100 people tested, about 5 or 6 are positive. Compared to other states, whose positivity rates are 10 or 15%, Maine is doing better, Dr. Shah says. He says he'd like to see Maine's positivity rate around 2%, which is what South Korea's is. To do that, Dr. Shah says testing must increase two or three-fold.
RESOURCES
- Maine food resources and retail adjustments
- How to file for Maine unemployment
- Will you get a stimulus check if you receive Social Security or disability, or didn’t file a tax return?
- Stimulus check calculator: See how much you'll likely be getting
- Millions of Americans will soon get stimulus checks. But here's who won't.
- Maine small businesses can apply for 'forgivable loans'
- Maine school and business closings
- What shelter-in-place, stay-at-home orders mean
- What Homeland Security deems 'essential businesses'
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Background
The official name for the coronavirus is “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes is named “coronavirus disease 2019” or “COVID-19” for short. Coronavirus is a family of viruses, which can infect people and animals. The viruses can cause the common cold or more serious diseases like SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.
The CDC says symptoms of the coronavirus include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and in some cases sore throat.
The CDC says there are simple steps to take to reduce the possible spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Stay home while you're sick and avoid close contact with others
The Maine Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday, March 10 that they would be holding daily coronavirus briefings with director Dr. Nirav Shah to keep the public up to date on the situation in Maine
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