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!

April 26 update: Midcoast adds 32 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,…

April 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.

“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,…

April 22 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.

“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,…

April 21 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.

“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,…

April 20 update: Midcoast adds 92 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

April 16 update: Midcoast adds 20 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

April 15 update: Midcoast adds 29 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

April 14 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.

“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,…

April 13 update: Midcoast adds 52 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.

“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,…

April 12 update: Midcoast adds 26 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.

“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,…

Maine to offer free at-home COVID-19 tests to all schools

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced this week it is making 1.1 million at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available to every school in the state to distribute to students and staff, through two federally funded efforts aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19.

For schools that choose to participate, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will offer to supply every school student and staff member with a free at-home test kit containing five to six tests.…

April 9 update: Midcoast adds 20 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

April 8 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.

“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,…

Islesboro to host COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic April 13

ISLESBORO — The Islesboro Health Center will be holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic Wednesday, April 13.

The clinic will be held at the Kinnicut Center from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Those wishing to schedule an appointment should contact the health center at 734-2213.

Senator Collins tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an early Thursday evening statement from her office.

The Senator is currently experiencing mild symptoms and will work remotely and in isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines, her office noted in a news release.

The Republican senator from Maine recently attended an event at the annual Gridiron Club dinner in Washington, D.C.,…

April 7 update: Midcoast adds 16 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.

“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,…

April 6 update: Midcoast adds 27 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

April 5 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.

“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,…

April 2 update: Midcoast adds 11 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

April 1 update: Midcoast adds 14 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 31 update: Midcoast adds 23 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 30 update: Midcoast adds 30 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 29 update: Midcoast adds 36 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.

“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,…

Belfast hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 1

BELFAST — A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Tarratine Building located at 153 Main Street in Belfast on Friday, April 1.

The clinic will be providing first, second, and booster vaccinations for adults, and (with parental consent) to persons 5-17 years of age.

The clinic will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Everyone receiving a first dose of Pfizer or Moderna will be advised about how to obtain their second dose.

There is no cost to receive a vaccination…

March 26 update: Midcoast adds 11 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

UMaine System makes face coverings optional for non-classroom facilities

ORONO — The University of Maine System is making face coverings optional for students, faculty, staff and visitors in its non-classroom facilities on campuses and in UMS facilities statewide, both indoors and out, regardless of vaccination status starting March 26, according to a news release.

Face coverings continue to be required in all classrooms, research spaces and instructional areas unless the requirement is waived by a faculty member.

“These are welcomed changes in our…

March 25 update: Midcoast adds 15 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 24 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.

“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,…

March 23 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.

“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,…

March 22 update: Midcoast adds 38 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 19 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.

“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,…

March 18 update: Midcoast adds 26 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 17 update: Midcoast adds 16 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.

“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,…

Maine purchases 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday it has purchased more than 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests that it will use to immediately support child care facilities and position Maine to meet potential future needs as the pandemic continues.

DHHS will begin distributing up to 250,000 of the federally funded tests this week to child care facilities to help limit the spread of COVID-19 while minimizing job disruptions for parents and…

March 16 update: Midcoast adds 24 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.

“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,…

Opinion: Mark Fourré

Looking Back at Two Years of COVID-19

It was two years ago this past weekend that the fear of the coming pandemic manifested itself in the form of Maine’s first documented case of COVID-19. Since then, more than 227,000 people in Maine have been infected and more than 2,000 have died. As we enter the third year of the pandemic, with the receding Omicron surge giving us hope for an end to the pandemic, it seems appropriate to look back at what we’ve been through so far and take stock of all we learned.

Access to health…

March 15 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.

“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,…

March 12 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.

“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,…

March 11 update: Midcoast adds 11 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 10 update: Midcoast adds 38 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 9 update: Midcoast adds 20 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 8 update: Midcoast adds 30 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

March 5 update: Midcoast adds 44 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.

“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,…

City of Rockland, RSU 13 announce March 4 updates to mask policies

ROCKLAND — In letters to the public March 4, both the City of Rockland and RSU 13 have announced the easing of mask restrictions in their departments.

The City announced that with the latest information from the Maine CDC lifting the restrictions of mask mandates for schools and daycares, Municipal Buildings will revert back to only requiring those that are not vaccinated to wear a mask and recommend all to wear a mask while conducting business in municipal buildings.

In an…

March 4 update: Midcoast adds 84 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.

“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,…

March 3 update: Midcoast adds 52 new COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

“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,…

Maine removing statewide mask recommendation for schools, leaves decision up to districts

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Department of Education advised Maine school units and child care providers on Wednesday that effective March 9 universal masking is no longer a statewide recommendation in these settings but is optional.

Consistent with Maine’s tradition of local control, local school boards have the authority to determine requirements in their respective schools, a news release stated.

This change is dependent on…

March 2 update: Midcoast adds 62 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.

“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,…

March 1 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.

“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,…

RSU 3 eyes making masks optional beginning March 7

The following letter was distributed over the weekend by Regional School Unit 3 superintendent Charles Brown.

Dear RSU #3 Community,

I hope this letter finds you and your family doing well. The changes in weather this past week have many of us ready for spring time. I know many of you have begun or are anticipating the annual Maple Syrup production that comes with warmer weather.

The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an update on the masking…

march 3 and march 4

COVID vaccine clinics coming to St. George, Belfast

There will be two COVID-19 vaccination clinics held in the Midcoast next week with one in Knox County and one in Waldo County.

The St. George Ambulance will hold a booster clinic with Moderna doses Thursday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call the Town Office at 372-6363 to schedule an appointment.

A clinic will be held in Belfast the following day, March 4, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Tarratine Building at 153 Main Street.

The Clinic is being presented by the…

Feb. 26 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.

The Maine CDC has been processing a backlog of positive COVID-19 test results that accumulated because of the Omicron surge, and has…

Amid new federal mask guidance, Gov. Mills says time for Mainers to ‘feel a sense of relief’

AUGUSTA — With the U.S. CDC announcing Friday it is relaxing its mask guidance for communities where hospitals aren’t under high strain, Governor Janet Mills is calling on the Maine CDC to review the guidance and see how Maine’s masking policy can be amended.

In a late Friday night press release to the media, Gov. Mills released the following statement on the updated masking guidance from the U.S. CDC:

“Maine has experienced a significant and welcome decline in…

Feb. 25 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.

The Maine CDC has been processing a backlog of positive COVID-19 test results that accumulated because of the Omicron surge, and has…

Feb. 24 update: Midcoast adds 54 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.

The Maine CDC has been processing a backlog of positive COVID-19 test results that accumulated because of the Omicron surge, and has…

On Friday, March 13, 2020, residents were stocking up on groceries and other items, filling the roads and parking lots.

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