MAINE, USA — KEY MAINE CORONAVIRUS FACTS
- As of Sunday, 136 Mainers have died out of 4,863 total COVID-19 cases. 4,376 of these cases are confirmed by test and 487 are probable.
- 431 Mainers have been hospitalized, 4,226 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
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Maine CDC reported one additional death of a person with COVID-19, bringing the state death total to 136.
The additional death announced Sunday was a woman in her 80s from Somerset County.
Of the 4,863 total COVID-19 cases in Maine, 4,376 are confirmed by test and 487 are probable.
431 Mainers have been hospitalized at some point during their COVID-19 illness.
4,226 Mainers have recovered from COVID-19.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Maine CDC reported one additional death of a person with COVID-19, meaning the state death total rises to 135. The additional death reported today is a woman in her 80s from Somerset County.
Of the 4,834 total COVID-19 cases in Maine, 4,349 are confirmed by test and 485 are probable.
431 Mainers have been hospitalized at some point during their COVID-19 illness.
4,211 Mainers have recovered from COVID-19.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Maine CDC reported zero additional deaths of people with COVID-19, meaning the state death total remains at 134.
Of the 4,792 total COVID-19 cases in Maine, 4,317 are confirmed by test and 475 are probable.
432 Mainers have been hospitalized at some point during their COVID-19 illness.
4,191 Mainers have recovered from COVID-19.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Maine CDC reported zero additional deaths of people with COVID-19, meaning the state death total remains at 134.
Of the 4,760 total COVID-19 cases in Maine, 4,287 are confirmed by test and 473 are probable.
431 Mainers have been hospitalized at some point during their COVID-19 illness.
4,153 Mainers have recovered from COVID-19.
York County
15 of the 26 new COVID-19 cases reported by Maine CDC Thursday were in York County, according to Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah said.
The rate of new cases in York County over the past 14 days is about eight cases for every 10,000 people in the county. Statewide, the average rate of new cases over the past 14 days is 2.66 per every 10,000 people.
Two weeks ago, the positivity rate in York County was 1.3 percent. As of Thursday, it's 2.1 percent.
Millinocket Outbreak Update
There are now 161 COVID-19 cases linked to a wedding in Millinocket on August 7, an increase of three since Tuesday. All three of the new cases are among staff members at the Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center in Madison.
There remain 82 cases among people associated with the York County Jail.
New Outbreak
At the Hartt Transportation Systems facility in Bangor, there are a total of four confirmed COVID-19 cases. All four cases are among employees of the company. All of the staff (about 75 people) at the Bangor facility have been tested.
Dr. Shah said as Maine CDC receives the test results, they will gain more information about the outbreak.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Maine CDC reported zero additional deaths of people with COVID-19, meaning the state death total remains at 134.
Of the 4,734 total COVID-19 cases in Maine, 4,258 are confirmed by test and 476 are probable.
429 Mainers have been hospitalized at some point during their COVID-19 illness.
4,135 Mainers have recovered from COVID-19.
- Maine CDC outbreaks update: 158 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths linked to Millinocket wedding
- Deadline approaching for Maine small businesses to apply for economic recovery grant program
- RSU 57 in York County delays start of school following positive COVID-19 test
- Maine Dept. of Education launches online learning platform 'MOOSE' for teachers, students, and families
THE DATA
RESOURCES
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- 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
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