AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
The Maine CDC has been processing a backlog of positive COVID-19 test results that accumulated because of the Omicron surge, and has launched a system to automate... Read more
Local Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Center: Alerts, Closings, Cancellations
Feb. 12 update: Midcoast adds 328 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 11 update: Midcoast adds 110 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 10 update: Midcoast adds 165 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Maine CDC reverts press briefing schedule to as-needed basis
The Maine CDC is providing a briefing this afternoon, at 2 p.m., to discuss how the state is confronting the recent rise of COVID-19 cases. The Maine CDC will hold briefings every Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss COVID-19 until further notice. Watch the stream below.
Feb. 9 update: Midcoast adds 60 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
All vaccines and boosters remain available
The team at Lincoln Medical Partners stands ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots to those who need them. The vaccines are being delivered, by appointment or walk-in, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Watson Health Center.
Here’s a list of what is offered along with eligibility requirements:
Moderna, first and second doses, ages18 and olderModerna booster, ages 18 and older, five months after completing the first and second dosePfizer, first and second doses,... Read more
Feb. 8 update: Midcoast adds 117 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 5 update: Midcoast adds 83 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 4 update: Midcoast adds 52 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 3 update: Midcoast adds 110 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 2 update: Midcoast adds 83 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Feb. 1 update: Midcoast adds 76 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Jan. 29 update: Midcoast adds 84 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Jan. 28 update: Midcoast adds 81 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Jan. 27 update: Midcoast adds 155 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Jan. 26 update: Midcoast adds 76 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Jan. 25 update: Midcoast adds 195 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
ZIP code COVID-19 case data: Lincoln County
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has released COVID-19 confirmed and probable case data by ZIP code. With the data release, the Maine CDC continues to urge all individuals in Maine — resident or not — to abide by all established COVID-19 guidelines whether cases are within their particular ZIP code. Do not rely solely on ZIP Code data when making decisions on what you should or should not do amid the pandemic, Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah said during a COVID-19 update briefing. “While... Read more
Jan. 22 update: Midcoast adds 107 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Press release
Maine tourism businesses predicting strong winter and spring but staffing shortages, pandemic still challenges
The Maine Tourism Association (MTA) recently polled its members about business over the holidays and what they are predicting for winter and spring business.
According to Tony Cameron, chief executive officer, 32% of members responding to the survey stated that business through December’s holiday season was better than a normal year like 2019, while 19% said business was normal. Some 26% said business was worse than that of past holiday periods. The number of respondents who said that COVID... Read more
Jan. 21 update: Midcoast adds 108 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Boothbay Harbor Walgreens pharmacy now Monday through Thursday
The Boothbay Harbor Walgreens at 223 Townsend Ave. recently reduced pharmacy services from seven days a week to Monday through Thursday. Hours remain 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a lunch break closure from 1:30 to 2 p.m. The store remains on its normal schedule, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
Store and pharmacy employees were unable to comment. A Walgreens spokesman told the Boothbay Register the ongoing labor shortage, prevalence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and surge of cases have caused the... Read more
Jan. 20 update: Midcoast adds 95 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
Jan. 19 update: Midcoast adds 127 new COVID-19 cases, three new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
“Daily case counts are, and always have been, an underestimate of the true number of cases out there," Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in a Jan.... Read more
CDC: ‘outbreak’ at BRHS
Maine Center for Disease Control categorized Boothbay Region High School as having an outbreak Jan. 12. Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 Superintendent Robert Kahler made the announcement in a letter to the public Jan. 13 and notified Community School District committee members about the situation Jan. 12. He said COVID-19, other illnesses and excessive absences have contributed to the status.
The CDC opens outbreak investigations once a school has reported 15% or more absences in... Read more
Jan. 18 update: Midcoast adds 50 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,689 cases, 68 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 10 new cases since Saturday’s update... Read more
Jan. 15 update: Midcoast adds 132 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,679 cases, 68 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 33 new cases and one new... Read more
Jan. 14 update: Midcoast adds 103 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,646 cases, 67 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 42 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Jan. 13 update: Midcoast adds 133 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,604 cases, 67 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 52 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Jan. 12 update: Midcoast adds 105 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,552 cases, 67 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 78 new cases and one new... Read more
Jan. 11 update: Midcoast adds 250 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,474 cases, 66 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 93 new cases and one new... Read more
Booster shot schedule now offers walk-ins, evening hours
LincolnHealth has made changes to its booster clinic schedule and expanded vaccine eligibility in the hope more individuals age 12 and up will receive this extra layer of protection against COVID-19.
Beginning today (Monday, Jan. 10), those seeking a booster shot have the option of scheduling an appointment for a booster shot or walk-in to clinic at the Watson Health Center on the Miles campus in Damariscotta when the clinic is open. In addition, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the hours have... Read more
Jan. 8 update: Midcoast adds 128 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,381 cases, 65 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 37 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Jan. 7 update: Midcoast adds 124 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,344 cases, 65 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 47 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Jan. 6 update: Midcoast adds 132 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,297 cases, 65 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 36 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
MaineHealth
MaineHealth reports surge in care teams’ COVID-related absences
Community members can help mitigate the impact of a sharp increase in cases that is further straining the health care system’s resources. Find information on MaineHealth’s vaccination clinics at https://www.vaccine.mainehealth.org
MaineHealth has seen a sharp increase in recent days in the number of care team members out with COVID-19. The surge is likely caused by the arrival of the highly contagious omicron variant in Maine and New Hampshire; 842 members of MaineHealth’s care team of about... Read more
LincolnHealth reports 221 COVID-19 cases for week of Dec. 27
LincolnHealth reported a record 221 COVID-19 cases from 1,174 tests for the week of Dec. 27. The positivity rate was 18.8%, over 11% more than 2021’s 7.3% average. There were also a record 126 breakthrough cases, those who have been vaccinated and also contracted the virus, or 57% of cases.
LincolnHealth’s John Martins said people who have had a booster shot since receiving the one dose of Johnson & Johnson or two Moderna or Pfizer doses are not considered breakthrough cases. There are... Read more
Jan. 5 update: Midcoast adds 150 new COVID-19 cases, three new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,261 cases, 65 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 29 new cases and one new ... Read more
now offering boosters to those ages 12 and older
MaineHealth opens high-volume vaccination clinic in Portland
MaineHealth is responding to an increase in demand for both booster shots and first dose vaccinations in southern Maine by opening a temporary high-volume vaccine clinic at 110 Free Street in Portland three days a week beginning this Wednesday, Jan. 5.
The clinic, which can accommodate up to 600 patients a day, will be operating by appointment only this Wednesday, Jan. 5 from noon to 6 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 6-7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. First and second dose appointments are... Read more
Jan. 4 update: Midcoast adds 177 new COVID-19 cases, five new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,232 cases, 64 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 63 new cases since Friday’s update... Read more
DOE updates COVID-19 general policies for schools
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Education has announced further revisions to the Maine CDC’s public health guidance for responding to a positive case of COVID-19 in schools. These revisions come in advance of students returning from winter break and, among other changes, reflect recently updated guidance from the U.S. CDC on quarantine and isolation periods. The revisions are intended to help keep students in-classroom while... Read more
Dec. 31 update: Midcoast adds 147 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,121 cases, 64 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 48 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 30 update: Midcoast adds 130 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,121 cases, 64 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 44 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
LincolnHealth reports 122 COVID-19 cases for week of Dec. 20
LincolnHealth reported 122 positive COVID-19 cases out of 855 tests for the week of Dec. 20. The positivity rate was 15.78%, down from 19.64% the previous week, and tests were at their highest since the week of Sept. 13.
LincolnHealth’s John Martins said testing records will likely be surpassed the week of Dec. 27. The testing center set a single-day record of 272 tests Dec. 27 with 218 left to go as of the next morning, he said.
“The labs are working tirelessly to turn the results around …... Read more
Dec. 29 update: Midcoast adds 155 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,077 cases, 64 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data includes an increase of 57 new cases, one new... Read more
Dec. 28 update: Midcoast adds 178 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 3,020 cases, 63 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data includes an increase of 83 new cases since Friday’s update... Read more
Dec. 24 update: Midcoast adds 139 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,937 cases, 63 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data includes an increase of 41 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 23 update: Midcoast adds 131 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,896 cases, 63 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data includes an increase of 69 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
LincolnHealth reports 151 COVID-19 cases for week of Dec. 13
LincolnHealth reported a record 151 COVID-19 cases from 769 tests for the week of Dec. 13. The positivity rate also rose to a record high of 19.64%. Breakthrough cases, those who have been vaccinated and contracted the virus, also spiked with a total of 58 cases or 38%. Numbers for people under 18 also rose over 25% to 46 cases or 30.5% of cases.
“The message from our providers continues to be to get your vaccine and when the time comes, get boosted,” said LincolnHealth’s John Martins. “... Read more
Dec. 22 update: Midcoast adds 108 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,827 cases, 63 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data includes an increase of 39 new cases, one new... Read more
Dec. 21 update: Midcoast adds 214 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,788 cases, 62 hospitalizations and 18 deaths. This data includes an increase of 77 new cases, one new... Read more
Dec. 18 update: Midcoast adds 74 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,711 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 18 new cases and one new... Read more
Dec. 17 update: Midcoast adds 73 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,693 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 26 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
LincolnHealth reports 114 COVID-19 cases for week of Dec. 6
LincolnHealth reported 114 new COVID-19 cases from 840 tests for the week of Dec. 6. Cases were at their highest in a single week and the positivity rate, 13.6%, was second highest behind the previous week’s 14.2%.
Breakthrough cases, those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 and contracted the virus, also rose over 25% from the previous week to 36 cases and 32% of all cases. Under-18 numbers also spiked with 36 cases or 31.6% of cases.
LincolnHealth’s John Martins said requests for booster... Read more
Dec. 16 update: Midcoast adds 34 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,667 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 15 update: Midcoast adds 56 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,659 cases, 60 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of four new cases and one new... Read more
National Guard members deployed to 10 hospitals, nursing homes across Maine
Members of the Maine National Guard are to deploy to 10 health care facilities across the state this week to help relieve hospitals experiencing capacity challenges and to maintain access to inpatient health care for Maine people amid a sustained surge of COVID-19.
The Maine National Guard is a part time military force of approximately 3,000 men and women who serve their communities, state, and nation.
More than 100 National Guardsmen are already on orders supporting COVID-19 response efforts... Read more
Dec. 14 update: Midcoast adds 106 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,655 cases, 59 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 14 new cases since Saturday’s update... Read more
Dec. 10 update: Midcoast adds 187 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,590 cases, 59 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 69 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 9 update: Midcoast adds 155 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,521 cases, 59 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 61 new cases and one new... Read more
‘More people are showing up seeking care, and that’s going to continue for a long time’
MaineHealth hospitals slammed with COVID-19 cases, appeal to public to vaccinate, get boosters
MaineHealth invited Maine media to a Wednesday morning Zoom news conference to describe a strained statewide hospital system that is struggling to figure out how care for more ill patients.
“We’re running out of straws,” said Andrew Mueller, MD, MaineHealth Chief Executive Officer. “There are not a lot of options left.”
Since Thanksgiving, there has been a steadily upward trend in the number of COVID cases, the brunt of which will not likely be seen for another several weeks, the MaineHealth... Read more
Dec. 8 update: Midcoast adds 57 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,460 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 18 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 7 update: Midcoast adds 62 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,442 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 14 new cases since Saturday’s update... Read more
Tracking Midcoast vaccination rates: How many in your town are vaccinated?
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its COVID-19 vaccination by ZIP code tacker.
With the data update, the Maine CDC continues to urge all individuals in Maine — resident or not — to receive either two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
As per Maine CDC guidance, the below table is sorted by ZIP code since some ZIP codes could span multiple towns. As such, Maine CDC noted the data should not be directly broken down by town and referred... Read more
Estimated number of vaccinated students in area school districts updated by Maine CDC
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated the estimated COVID-19 vaccination rate of students in each school administrative unit.
With the data release, the Maine CDC continues to urge all eligible individuals in Maine to receive the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Maine Department of Education estimated the rate of COVID-19 vaccination for youth ages 5-18 by SAU as part of a comprehensive plan to support vaccination of... Read more
Dec. 4 update: Midcoast adds 43 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,428 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 3 update: Midcoast adds 44 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,420 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases, one new... Read more
Dec. 2 update: Midcoast adds 76 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,403 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 16 deaths. This data includes an increase of 22 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Dec. 1 update: Midcoast adds 19 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,381 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 16 deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 30 update: Midcoast adds 69 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,373 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 16 deaths. This data includes an increase of 12 new cases and one new death since... Read more
Nov. 25 update: Midcoast adds 25 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,361 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 15 deaths. This data includes an increase of five new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 24 update: Midcoast adds 53 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,356 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 15 deaths. This data includes an increase of 12 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 23 update: Midcoast adds 69 new cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,344 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 15 deaths. This data includes an increase of 12 new cases, one new... Read more
Nov. 20 update: Midcoast adds 49 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,332 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 13 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Maine Principals’ Association releases winter guidelines for athletics, activities
As we head into the 2021-2022 winter season the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), the Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA), the Maine Athletic Administrators Association, the Maine Music Educators Association, the Maine School Boards Association, and the Maine Athletic Trainers Association offer the following recommendations for school-based extracurricular activities.
All agencies agree, according to a news release, that education-based activities, including music and... Read more
Nov. 19 update: Midcoast adds 47 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,319 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 18 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 18 update: Midcoast adds 81 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,301 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 32 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Gov. Mills expands COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility to all adults
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that, effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition.
Expanding booster eligibility will protect the health of Maine people, limit transmission of the deadly Delta variant, and preserve Maine’s health care system's capacity now overburdened because of a sustained surge of COVID-19 cases, a news release noted.
Because of this surge,... Read more
Nov. 17 update: Midcoast adds 60 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,269 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 16 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 16 update: Midcoast adds 45 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,253 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 15 new cases, two new... Read more
Nov. 13 update: Midcoast adds 64 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,238 cases, 54 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 25 new cases since Thursday’s update... Read more
Nov. 11 update: Midcoast adds 28 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,213 cases, 54 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 10 new cases and one new... Read more
Nov. 10 update: Midcoast adds 46 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,203 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 15 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 9 update: Midcoast adds 51 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,188 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases since Saturday’s update... Read more
Nov. 6 update: Midcoast adds 51 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,171 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 5 update: Midcoast adds 61 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,154 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 26 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 4 update: Midcoast adds 40 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,128 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 14 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Nov. 3 update: Midcoast adds 44 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,114 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 13 new cases and one new... Read more
Nov. 2 update: Midcoast adds 93 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,101 cases, 52 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 38 new cases since Saturday’s update... Read more
Oct. 30 update: Midcoast adds 42 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,063 cases, 52 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 19 new cases and two new... Read more
Oct. 29 update: Midcoast adds 35 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,044 cases, 50 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 20 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Oct. 28 update: Midcoast adds 73 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,022 cases, 50 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 38 new cases since yesterday’s... Read more
Oct. 27 update: Midcoast adds 47 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,984 cases, 50 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 30 new cases since... Read more
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MaineHealth signals capacity challenges, likely to continue in months ahead
MaineHealth’s leaders said Oct. 26 in a virtual conference they expect capacity challenges for the region’s health care industry to persist in the months ahead. They asked for understanding from patients and support from the community and policy makers.
MaineHealth Chief Executive Andrew Mueller said much of the challenge can be traced to a workforce shortage that has been building for some time and a need to train more clinical professionals. Additionally, any patients who delayed care are... Read more
Oct. 26 update: Midcoast adds 98 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,954 cases, 50 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 33 new cases since the... Read more
Oct. 23 update: Midcoast adds 45 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,921 cases, 50 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases and two... Read more
maine has recorded 100,000 cases since march 2020
Oct. 22 update: Midcoast adds 58 new cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,904 cases, 48 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 15 new cases since the... Read more
Oct. 21 update: Midcoast adds 39 new cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,889 cases, 48 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases and one... Read more
Here’s how many school staffers are vaccinated at your child’s school
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), updated its COVID-19 vaccination rates for school staff.
79.7 percent of Maine school staff statewide were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Oct. 20, while 70.7 of central operations staff were fully vaccinated.
DHHS and DOE will post updated school staff vaccination rates monthly by the middle of each month. The rates include school staff who were fully vaccinated... Read more
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