AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,142 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,043 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21 deaths. This data... Read more
Local Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Center
Since the first testing for COVID-19 in Maine, information and important notices from community and state officials, business owners and educators have flowed to our inboxes at a rapid pace.
So, the Pilot established a resource page, a collection center for all the alerts and vital information our readers need to know.
Innovative solutions, before long, were brought to our attention, easing life for everyone as we moved through the unfamiliar sequestering days.
As Mainers line up to receive their vaccine doses and continue to figure out normalcy, we are sharing information about pandemic recovery as it rolls in.
The latest information will appear at the top of the page, and the top of the subsections appearing within the sidebar.
Stay healthy, keep your distance, wear a mask (or two), and keep your chin up!
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll, again, rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 845.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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Governor Mills announces State of Civil Emergency ending June 30
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine’s State of Civil Emergency will end June 30.
“Today, we take another important step forward in our return to normal,” said Governor Janet Mills. “After fifteen long, difficult months, ending the State of Civil Emergency is a welcome milestone that reflects the progress Maine has made in getting people vaccinated, reducing the spread of the virus, and getting back to normal. Maine people have persevered, and, although challenges remain... Read more
June 11 update: Midcoast adds three new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,142 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,043 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21 deaths. This data... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 844.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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Last Maine CDC update: june 10
ZIP code COVID-19 case data: Knox, Waldo counties (and some of Lincoln County)
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated COVID-19 confirmed and probable case data by ZIP code.
With the data update, the Maine CDC continues to urge all individuals in Maine — resident or not — to abide by all established COVID-19 guidelines no matter the number of cases 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 says.
“While interesting and informative,... Read more
Unemployment claims continue steady decline
AUGUSTA — For the week ending June 5, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,600 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 150 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). In total, approximately 1,900 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim. These numbers represent claim applications; claims are then reviewed for eligibility and legitimacy.
Overall unemployment continued claims filed each week continue to... Read more
June 10 update: Midcoast adds seven new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,142 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,042 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Gov. Mills ‘expects’ all schools to offer full-time, in-person learning this fall
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration informed Maine school districts Wednesday it expects all schools to offer full-time, in-person learning this fall, according to a news release.
“Classroom instruction is critical for the social and mental development of our kids,” said Governor Janet Mills. “School administrators and teachers have worked hard all year to protect their students from the virus, provide them with a good education, and meet many of their other needs. With the progress we’ve made... Read more
Maine CDC provides COVID-19 briefing
AUGUSTA — The following is the livestream of the Maine CDC press briefing for the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the status of Maine’s tracking, testing and vaccination. Briefings are held weekly Wednesdays at 2 p.m., though the schedule is subject to change with minimal notice.Once the livestreams are concluded each day, an archived version of the stream is available on YouTube.
June 9 update: Midcoast adds five new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,141 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,038 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by three
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 843.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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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
June 8 update: Midcoast adds three new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,140 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,036 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 840.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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June 7 update: Midcoast adds two new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,139 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,036 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21 deaths. This data... Read more
June 6 update: Midcoast adds five new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,139 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,035 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Gov. Mills: To succeed this summer, we need everyone working towards getting our state and lives back to normal
The following is a transcript of a radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills:
By keeping our rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths down and keeping our rate of vaccinations up, we have maintained our reputation nationally as the safest state in the country and we’ve set ourselves up for a successful summer tourism season.
Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening.
We have worked very hard over the last fifteen months to get the COVID-19 virus... Read more
Mills introduces plan for $1 billion investment in families, businesses, communities, infrastructure
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration introduced legislation Friday to implement the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, a nearly $1 billion proposal to spur Maine’s economic recovery from the pandemic, invest in long-term economic growth, and build and revitalize essential infrastructure using funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Drawing on recommendations from the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee and Maine’s 10-Year Economic Development Strategy, the Maine Jobs & Recovery... Read more
June 5 update: Midcoast adds three new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,137 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,033 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll, again, rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 839.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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several options available for getting the covid vaccination
As stand-alone COVID clinics wind down, PBMC, WCGH bring vaccination effort in-house
As stand-alone COVID clinics wind down, PBMC, WCGH bring vaccination effort in-house
MaineHealth is preparing to close its COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Belfast and Rockland and has begun directing patients who still need to be vaccinated to Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH).
If you have already made an appointment at either the Belfast or Rockland clinics, then you are all set. Please show up at your appointed time. Vaccinators will be expecting you and... Read more
Nutrition programs to feed children through summer food service program
AUGUSTA — With the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine public schools have long offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch meal program to thousands of children in Maine during the school year.
During the pandemic, many flexibilities were put into place to ensure children had access to complementary meals while learning remotely from home or attending school in person, according to a news release.
“We applaud those who worked tirelessly to provide food to children during a... Read more
June 4 update: Midcoast adds six new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,136 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,032 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 838.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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Steady decline in unemployment benefits filed continues
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 29, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,400 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
In total, approximately 1,800 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.
Unemployment continued claims filed each week continue to steadily decline, down roughly 1,600 claims from the previous week.
About 10,600 weekly certifications, or... Read more
seven occurred in may
UPDATE: Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by 10
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional 10 COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 837.
Seven of the deaths occurred between May 2 and May 23, according to a statement from the Maine CDC.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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June 3 update: Midcoast adds five new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,135 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,027 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine DHHS announces expanded COVID-19 rapid testing options
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday expanded options for routine COVID-19 rapid testing at Walgreens and other locations throughout the state to support Maine people potentially exposed on the job and others who would benefit from testing.
DHHS has issued updated guidance for the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests distributed by the State that encourages individuals who work in health care, hospitality, retail, and other public-facing industries to... Read more
June 2 update: Midcoast adds five new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,132 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,026 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 827.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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June 1 update: Midcoast adds two new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,131 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,022 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21 deaths. This data... Read more
May 31 update: Midcoast adds three new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,131 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case and one new hospitalization since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,021 cases,... Read more
May 30 update: Midcoast adds four new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,130 cases, 35 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,020 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21 deaths. This data... Read more
May 29 update: Midcoast adds six new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,130 cases, 35 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,019 cases, 35 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Islesboro hosting final COVID-19 vaccine clinic June 9
ISLESBORO — The final Islesboro COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Wednesday, June 9 as a drive-through clinic in the town office parking lot.
Second doses of the Moderna vaccine and single doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered.
“All island residents and visitors should consider joining the majority of the island community by getting vaccinated,” a news release from the town stated.
Call the health center at 734-2213 to schedule an appointment for the event.
May 28 update: Midcoast adds eight new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,129 cases, 35 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases and one new hospitalization since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,018 cases,... Read more
Unemployment claims ‘continue to steadily decline’
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 22, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
In total, approximately 1,300 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.
Unemployment claims filed each week continue to steadily decline, according to the Department.
About 11,600 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed... Read more
May 27 update: Midcoast adds 10 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,127 cases, 34 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of four new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,015 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Sports to return to normal next school year, MPA announces
AUGUSTA —The Maine Principals’ Association announced a reopening of all high school athletics activities in the state late Wednesday afternoon.
That means high school sports as they existed before the COVID-19 pandemic will be how sports are played for the upcoming school year.
“It is with great excitement that the Maine Principals’ Association announces a reopening of all interscholastic activities in Maine,” MPA executive director Michael Burnham said in a statement. “As our state moves to... Read more
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Following State House mask protest, Hutchins stripped of committee assignment; McDonald, Doudera join additional committees
AUGUSTA — Maine State Representative Sherman Hutchins, R-Penobscot, has been stripped of his committee assignment by Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau after video (attached to this story for reader viewing) emerged of Hutchins being among a group of six other legislators Monday entering the State House maskless and refusing to put on a mask when confronted by Capitol Police.
“I simply will not tolerate attempts to devolve our institution into showmanship and political theater,” Speaker... Read more
May 26 update: Midcoast records 16 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,123 cases, 34 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of four new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,011 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 825.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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A wellspring of hope: Pandemic Gallery IX
Have we reached the end of our pandemic galleries? Let us hope this is the case, and that this ninth volume of photos — the first volume initiated in March 2020 — marks the last in this remarkable community-driven chronicle of a certain period of Our Times.
You, the photographers, have steadily taken your cameras to the Midcoast, capturing how we perceive living through a deadly pandemic. Your photos have been remarkably expressive, and beautiful.
When PenBayPilot seeded its first collection... Read more
Seventy percent of eligible Mainers have received first shot of COVID-19 vaccine
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday that Maine has reached another vaccination milestone, delivering at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 70 percent of Maine people eligible to receive a vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) tracker.
Maine has now given at least one shot of a vaccine to 70.5 percent of Maine people 12 and older.
President Joe Biden set a July 4 goal of delivering at least one shot to 70 percent of... Read more
May 25 update: Midcoast adds nine new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,119 cases, 34 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases, two new hospitalizations and one new death since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two, including one in Midcoast
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 824.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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How it started…how it’s going….and where to next
The late winter and spring of 2020 was a time we would rather forget: A new virus causing widespread severe illness in faraway places. There were many unknowns. Once cases were identified in the US, the country battened down the hatches.
Then we began to see cases here in Maine, and a ‘surge’ that was especially devastating for many nursing home communities. Hospitals were very stressed, especially our larger centers. But the Maine experience was better than almost anywhere else in the... Read more
May 24 update: Midcoast adds 13 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,116 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of six new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,002 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 822.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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May 23 update: Midcoast adds 10 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,110 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 998 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 21 deaths. This data... Read more
Midcoast death raises state’s COVID-19 death toll
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 820.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total.
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CARES Act funding not enough to offset pandemic costs
Despite federal bailout, Maine’s largest hospitals ended 2020 in the red
Maine’s major health systems ended 2020 in the red as they grappled with the costs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospital leaders expect 2021 to be less dire but predicted the financial fallout could continue for years.And at least one expert said the pandemic revealed that it’s time to rethink how hospitals are financed.Portland-based MaineHealth, Bangor-based Northern Light Health and Augusta-based MaineGeneral ended 2020 with negative operating margins, indicating that... Read more
May 22 update: Midcoast adds eight new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,110 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 994 cases, 33 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 819.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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May 21 update: Midcoast adds 16 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,108 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 991 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 818.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Work search requirements tightening this weekend
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is tightening work search requirements for people on unemployment, reinstating the traditional work search requirements as of Sunday, May 23.
Maine had temporarily expanded the types of activities that would meet the work search requirement, adjusting to sudden closings, health concerns, school, childcare and other issues brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Work search requirements had been relaxed because of the pandemic to include job-related... Read more
Labor officials provide unemployment benefits update
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 15, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,200 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
In total, approximately 1,500 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.
About 11,700 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 12,800 weekly certifications filed under PUA.
In... Read more
May 20 update: Midcoast adds 12 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,105 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 986 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by nine
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional nine COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 816.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Masks still required inside
Rockland Public Library lifts time, capacity limits May 24
ROCKLAND — Based upon CDC and State of Maine recommendations, beginning on Monday, May 24 the Rockland Public Library will lift time and capacity limits for library use. Masks will still be required inside of the Library, and currently only the main level of the library remains open.
The Library also shares the news that the main level of the Library interior is about to be re-painted and the carpeting replaced. This does mean that areas of the collection will be unavailable for borrowing and... Read more
May 19 update: Midcoast adds 17 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,103 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of four new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 981 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 21... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two, including one in Midcoast
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 807.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Rep. Pluecker presents bill to reinstate COVID-19 hazard pay promised to corrections staff
AUGUSTA — State Representative Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, presented LD 1683, “An Act To Compensate Department of Corrections Employees for Hazardous Work” to the Legislature’s Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee on Monday.
This legislation was introduced to rightfully provide Department of Corrections staff hazard pay relating from the COVID-19 pandemic that they stopped receiving from the state government in December.
At the beginning of the pandemic, to encourage Corrections staff... Read more
May 18 update: Midcoast adds nine new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,099 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 975 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 805.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Monday the first monthly payment of the expanded and newly-advanceable Child Tax Credit (CTC) from the American Rescue Plan will be made on July 15.
Roughly 39 million households — covering 88% of children in the United States — are slated to begin receiving monthly payments without any further action required.
IRS and Treasury also announced the increased CTC payments will be made on the 15th of... Read more
May 17 update: Midcoast adds 18 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,099 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 969 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll, again, rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 803.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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the virus that spurred a global pandemic
UMaine expert gives in-depth look at immune responses to SARS-COV-2
Specific receptors in the immune cells detect and generate responses to defend against the virus that causes COVID-19 — SARS-COV-2 — when it infects the body, according to University of Maine immunology expert Mumtaz Yaseen Balkhi.
Using several recent studies involving human samples, cell line and nonhuman primate models, Yaseen Balkhi, an assistant research professor with the UMaine Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, wrote a review article and model detailing innate, or... Read more
May 16 update: Waldo County adds five new cases, Lincoln County subtracts one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,097 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 961 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 802.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 801.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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May 15 update: Midcoast adds 18 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,097 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 956 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20... Read more
Indoor mask
Maine to adopt U.S. CDC’s new COVID-19 guidance
AUGSTA — Following a review by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor Janet Mills announced today the State of Maine will adopt the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (U.S. CDC) new guidance which allows fully vaccinated Americans not to wear face coverings indoors, effective May 24, 2021.
Maine will also lift the physical distancing requirement at indoor public settings where people are eating or... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 14, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 799.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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May 14 update: Midcoast adds 31 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,094 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of nine new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 944 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20... Read more
Maine ending indoor capacity limits, physical distancing requirements easing May 24
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today updated its public health protocols under the Moving Maine Forward Plan.
Effective May 24, Maine will lift all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in all public outdoor settings and lift all capacity limits in public indoor venues.
Physical distancing requirements are also eliminated, except in settings where people are eating or drinking and therefore would be removing their face covering – such as indoor restaurants, bars, dining... Read more
Labor officials provide unemployment benefits update
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 8, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,300 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
In total, approximately 1,600 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.
About 12,300 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 12,900 weekly certifications filed under PUA.
In... Read more
May 13 update: Midcoast adds 32 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,085 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of 10 new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 930 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20... Read more
one of six states to achieve milestone
Over 70 percent of adult Mainers have received a vaccine dose
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday night that Maine has reached another vaccination milestone, delivering at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 70 percent of Maine people age 18 and older, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) tracker.
“Maine continues to make nation-leading strides in getting shots into arms,” said Governor Janet Mills. “Maine people, our medical professionals and volunteers across the state, the Maine... Read more
Maine awarded $106 million in higher education emergency funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An influx of $105,688,374 in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Maine is on its way to Maine under the American Rescue Plan.
The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely, according to a news release.
At least half of the funding each institution receives will be distributed in the form of emergency cash assistance grants to students who are... Read more
May 12 update: Midcoast adds 22 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,075 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 914 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 12, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 798.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Councilors consider following State mask requirements, rescinding Rockland-specific mandate
ROCKLAND — “I think we’ve all acknowledged that ‘at all times’ isn’t practical and sort of defies common sense,” said Councilor Sarah Austin during the May 10 Rockland City Council meeting. “If you are walking down Main Street at 4 in the morning, and you are the only person in sight, having to wear a mask, at this point, really doesn’t make a lot of sense.”
Austin proposes to follow Maine mask-wearing guidelines as they evolve at the State and national levels, and to rescind last year’s... Read more
Governor Mills offering up freebies as incentives for vaccine holdouts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a discussion with President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of governors from across the nation Tuesday, Governor Janet Mills announced the State of Maine is launching an outdoor-centered incentive program aimed at encouraging Maine people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the summer season begins.
The announcement came during a virtual discussion hosted by President Biden about innovative ways that governors are working to get the people in their states... Read more
May 11 update: Midcoast adds 20 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 11, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,067 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of five new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 907 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 20 deaths. This data... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by two, including one in the Midcoast
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 11, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 797.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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58,000 more Mainers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; Mills administration reacts to FDA approval for ages 12-15
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew, and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Nirav D. Shah released the following statements Monday evening after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old:
“The Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective at preventing serious illness and death caused by COVID-19. Now with the... Read more
May 10 update: Midcoast adds 13 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 10, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,062 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of six new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 900 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data... Read more
May 9 update: Midcoast adds 27 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 9, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,056 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 896 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data... Read more
Gov. Mills: We’ll show Maine is an ideal place to live, work, be educated
The following is a transcript for a radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills:
By encouraging small business growth, research and development, investing in working families and building out our essential infrastructure, we will accelerate our recovery from the pandemic.
We are going to let the world know that Maine is a safe place to live and work, a place where you will have the benefit of a good education, a rewarding career, and good connectivity. A place of unrivaled physical... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises, again, by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 8, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 795.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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May 8 update: Midcoast adds 16 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,048 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of five new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 890 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data... Read more
More than half of eligible Mainers have received final dose of COVID-19 vaccine
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine has reached another milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination effort with more than half of Maine people ages 16 and older now having received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
As reported today on Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination dashboard, 50.34 percent of Maine residents age 16 and older have receive their final vaccine dose as of 11:59 p.m. yesterday.
Moreover, nearly 58 percent of eligible Maine residents have received at least one... Read more
May 7 update: Midcoast adds 27 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,043 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of five new cases since yesterday’s update.
Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 887 cases, 32 hospitalizations and 19 deaths. This data... Read more
Maine’s COVID-19 death toll rises by one
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 7, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 794.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC.
On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.
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Maine Dept. of Labor reinstating traditional work search requirements
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor announced Thursday it is tightening work search requirements for people on unemployment, reinstating the traditional work search requirements as of Sunday, May 23.
Maine had temporarily expanded the types of activities that would meet the work search requirement, adjusting to sudden closings, health concerns, school, childcare and other issues brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
“Thousands of Maine people lost their jobs during the pandemic,... Read more
Some PUA claimants must provide proof of ID, all need to provide proof of employment
AUGUSTA — The federal Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 requires the Maine Department of Labor verify the identity of all new PUA applicants before the claim is processed.
It is also a federal requirement that PUA recipients provide proof of employment. MDOL will be sending out letters to PUA claimants who have not yet been asked to provide this information.
What do claimants need to know?
If they need to provide ID verification or employment verification, they will... Read more
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On Friday, March 13, 2020, residents were stocking up on groceries and other items, filling the roads and parking lots.
