MAINE, USA — KEY MAINE CORONAVIRUS FACTS
- As of Monday, 140 Mainers have died out of 5,106 total COVID-19 cases. 4,586 of these cases are confirmed by test and 520 are probable.
- 440 Mainers have been hospitalized, 4,384 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Subscribe to 'break time with NEWS CENTER Maine' our new newsletter. Delivered to your email inbox for your break time.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Maine CDC reported one additional death of a person with COVID-19, bringing the state death total to 140. The additional death reported Monday was a man in his 60s from Oxford County.
Of the 5,106 total COVID-19 cases in Maine, 4,586 are confirmed by test and 520 are probable.
440 Mainers have been hospitalized at some point during their COVID-19 illness.
4,384 Mainers have recovered from COVID-19.
- Falmouth High School to continue with in-person portion of hybrid plan after positive COVID-19 case
- Maine steps up COVID-19 business enforcement post-Millinocket area wedding event, according to Press Herald
- After being told to isolate, person with COVID-19 goes to Portland Jetport causing potential exposure
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
- Total cases: 5,079
- Confirmed cases: 4,562
- Probable cases: 517
- Deaths: 139
- Hospitalizations: 439
- Recoveries: 4,364
- Case rate per 10k people: 37.9
- Ten Northern Light Inland Hospital staff members quarantined after COVID-19 exposure; two have tested positive
- Maine steps up COVID-19 business enforcement post-Millinocket area wedding event, according to Press Herald
THE DATA
RESOURCES
- Maine food resources and retail adjustments
- How to file for Maine unemployment
- Beginning of plan to reopen Maine schools
- 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'
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) is holding coronavirus briefings on Tuesdays and Thursdays with director Dr. Nirav Shah to keep the public up to date on the situation in Maine