Maine’s seven-day average of 27 new cases daily is higher than in early August, due in part to an outbreak of more than 130 cases linked to a Millinocket wedding and reception.
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Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely provides protection for both. Studies on the new coronavirus and other germs show wearing a mask helps stop infected people from spreading disease to others. Evidence also suggests that masks may offer some protection for the people wearing them. The virus […]
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Schools across Maine still ‘green’ to reopen, but Penobscot and York counties on watch
The state says it’s monitoring their rising COVID-19 case numbers due to recent outbreaks, including 54 cases at the York County Jail.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 claims another Maine life, and 24 new cases are reported
The state’s 7-day average of daily cases has decreased slightly in the last week.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Genetic data show how one ‘superspreading’ event sent virus across the world
A study of nearly 800 coronavirus genomes shows that viruses carrying the conference’s characteristic mutation infected hundreds of people in the Boston area, as well as victims from Alaska to Senegal to Luxembourg.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Gideon calls for Medicare ‘public option’ as part of health care platform
Health care has again emerged as a top priority in this election cycle, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Six more test positive for COVID-19 at Marshwood Center
A total of 45 cases reported at the Lewiston nursing home since late July.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic
Posted inHealth, Maine
Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate
Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 27 additional COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The number of cases reported daily by the Maine CDC has ticked up in recent days, although the state continues to have the lowest new-infection rate in the country, according to one tracking system.