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PublishedMay 8, 2020
Mills announces accelerated reopening for retail stores, restaurants in 12 rural counties
The announcement comes one day after Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a deal with Westbrook-based Idexx that will allow the state's public health lab to triple its testing capacity.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Three deaths reported in long-term care facilities; Maine’s total now 39
The state also reports 19 more confirmed cases and 907 overall since the outbreak first hit. Of those, 455 have recovered.
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PublishedApril 18, 2020
Maine plans to double its coronavirus tracking staff
The state is hiring another 15 'disease detectives' for a total of 30, but some health officials recommend a much higher number.
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PublishedApril 13, 2020
Maine CDC reports 65 new coronavirus cases as long-term care facilities are hit hard
DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the state is taking additional steps to ensure nursing and long-term care homes have adequate emergency plans in response to outbreaks at several facilities.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Modeling shows Maine with a wide range of possible outcomes to coronavirus pandemic
Epidemiologists at the Maine CCD study models that reveal how slight changes in social distancing could have huge impacts on the number of deaths and the need for hospital beds and equipment.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Anxiety rises as health care workers risk exposure to fight coronavirus
Shortages of personal protective equipment put doctors, nurses and anyone else who works in health care at higher risk of contracting the virus.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Governor puts restrictions on nonessential businesses
The restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and will last for 14 days.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
As other states tighten restrictions, Maine stops short of embracing ‘shelter in place’ orders
A top official says the state's coronavirus team has discussed 'shelter in place' and decided against using it – for now – noting Maine's low population density and the limits Gov. Janet Mills has imposed on public gatherings and business operations.
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