Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that all health care workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1.
Maine CDC
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Masks now recommended for all tri-county region, most of state
Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, along with 10 other counties in the state as of Wednesday, were considered to have substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19
Maine’s seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Androscoggin, Oxford counties hit substantial COVID-19 transmission, CMMC sees increase in cases
The rate of community transmission in Androscoggin and Oxford counties spilled over into a substantial range Tuesday, while Franklin County was just one of three counties in the state with a moderate rate.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Another 360 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine over 3-day period
Maine and the nation continue to see a steady increase in cases as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads widely, particularly among the unvaccinated.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
COVID-19 case trends continue steady rise, one month following record lows
The level of community transmission in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties was moderate, but if trends continue that is likely to change to substantial or high.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Maine
Franklin County hits ‘substantial’ rate of COVID-19 community transmission
The increase triggers Maine’s recommendation that all people wear masks indoors to curb the spread of the virus.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central, western Maine counties surrounded by areas of high COVID-19 transmission
Cumberland, Kennebec, Somerset and York counties all had substantial rates of community transmission. Sagadahoc County was the only neighboring county that had a low transmission rate.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say
Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with “breakthrough” cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines’ efficacy.