The numbers represent a big jump from the 14 outbreaks reported one week ago, but school and state officials say community transmission is driving the spread.
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Maine COVID hospitalizations rise, with record number of patients in intensive care
The state exceeded 200 COVID-19 patients in hospitals Friday for the first time since mid-January.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Reasons for missing vaccination data vary among school districts
Some districts had technical difficulties, some missed the deadline and others have concerns about the accuracy of the process.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Maine
New COVID-19 cases in Franklin County break records
State health officials reported 652 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, 54 of them in Franklin County.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board addresses confusion over quarantining
The Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors also kickstarted the strategic planning process.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF to host vaccine clinic
University of Maine at Farmington will host a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Sept. 18.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Poll: Should schools make mask wearing mandatory?
COVID-19 cases are increasing among young people, and many school districts have notified parents of individual cases and the need to quarantine. As an extra step, some schools that had voluntary masking policies are making masks mandatory.
Posted inHealth, Maine
COVID-19 inpatient counts up in southern and central Maine; Bangor hospital has record number
The delta variant is pounding unvaccinated people, who account for almost all coronavirus patients in intensive care.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against coronavirus?
Experts say there’s no scientific evidence showing that masks cause harm to kids’ health despite claims to the contrary on social media and elsewhere
Posted inMaine, News
Demand for COVID tests rises as state reports another 652 cases, 3 deaths
The pace of new infections is straining the Maine CDC’s ability to review new cases, leading to a backlog that is likely to translate into sustained high numbers in the coming days.