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Real-time Maine coronavirus, COVID-19 updates: Sunday, April 12

Find developments on the Maine coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak as we work together to separate facts from fear. Sunday, April 12, 2020

MAINE, USA — KEY MAINE CORONAVIRUS FACTS

LATEST CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

SUNDAY APRIL 12

2 p.m.

Noon

9 a.m.

  • The Maine CDC announced 633 Mainers have tested positive for COVID-19. Out of those cases, 19 people have died. 120 of the 633 have been hospitalized, 266 of the 633 have recovered. 

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MAINE CDC CORONAVIRUS BRIEFINGS

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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. You can find all the previous Maine CDC briefings here.

NEWS CENTER Maine YouTube Coronavirus Playlist

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