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Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Published
April 20, 2020

Maine CDC reports another coronavirus death, single-digit increase in cases

After accounting for the 35 deaths and the 414 people who have recovered from the disease, the Maine CDC reported 426 active cases of COVID-19 as of Monday.
Published
April 15, 2020

Coronavirus claims Androscoggin County man as confirmed cases rise to 770

The additional deaths included a man in his 80s from Androscoggin County who was the first reported death in that county.
Published
April 14, 2020

Gov. Mills extends civil emergency until May 15 as Maine CDC reports state’s 20th death

The extension does not automatically lengthen the stay-at-home order set to expire April 30, but it gives the governor the authority to establish or lift restrictions on public life.
Published
April 13, 2020

Maine CDC reports 65 new coronavirus cases as long-term care facilities are hit hard

DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the state is taking additional steps to ensure nursing and long-term care homes have adequate emergency plans in response to outbreaks at several facilities.
Published
April 12, 2020

Cautious but vigilant, Janet Mills navigates a time of crisis

Conscious of Mainers' independence and protective of constitutional rights, the governor comes to strict distancing orders deliberately, even as they extend to the state's highest office.

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Published
April 10, 2020

Maine CDC reports 1 more coronavirus death and 9 more cases at Belfast senior facility

Gov. Janet Mills changes the state's primary election to July 14 and says she is considering an executive order to curb evictions to help Mainers who have lost jobs and income in the pandemic.
Published
April 7, 2020

State to open coronavirus alternative care sites at Cross arenas in Portland, Bangor

Gov. Janet Mills announced that the sites will open next week with at least 100 beds in Portland and 50 beds in Bangor as 2 more deaths were reported in Maine.
Published
April 7, 2020

Kittery asks state to share addresses of coronavirus patients

The town says first responders need to know when a rescue call requires protection against exposure to COVID-19.
Published
April 7, 2020

Modeling shows Maine with a wide range of possible outcomes to coronavirus pandemic

Epidemiologists at the Maine CCD study models that reveal how slight changes in social distancing could have huge impacts on the number of deaths and the need for hospital beds and equipment.
Published
April 6, 2020

With case count near 500, state plans for new treatment ‘modules’

The director of Maine's CDC says the agency continues to distribute personal protective equipment for health care workers and will soon detail plans for 'modules' outside of hospitals to treat patients if there is a surge in coronavirus cases.