The daily total raises Maine’s 7-day average to nearly triple what it was 2 weeks ago, adding to concern that another surge is upon us.
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Climb continues as Maine reports 47 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths
Maine’s increases are lower than some parts of the country, such as Florida and Missouri, where the delta variant has taken hold.
Lewiston-Auburn remains a COVID-19 hot spot, data suggests
A total of 23 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the past two weeks.
Maine COVID-19 counts inch higher, with 5 deaths and 40 new cases
The Maine CDC is expecting to see a greater impact of the delta variant in the coming weeks and continues to encourage vaccination as the best form of protection.
Our View: All Maine health care workers should be vaccinated against COVID
Low vaccination rates at some hospitals and nursing homes are putting lives in danger.
State reports 35 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 additional deaths
Meanwhile, the six Maine counties with the lowest vaccination rate are also the counties with the highest rates of new transmission over the last 28 days.
Of Maine’s 38 hospitals, staff at CMMC, St. Mary’s have the lowest vaccination rates in the state
Lewiston hospital officials acknowledge there is more work to be done, but warned the numbers do not represent the full picture.
Maine reports lowest case count since September, no additional deaths
Despite recording just 12 new cases Thursday, state health officials warn that a new variant could undermine progress by spreading among unvaccinated Mainers.
New delta variant raises concerns, as Maine’s COVID-19 case decline continues
The Maine CDC has reported 20 or fewer cases for three consecutive days, but the agency’s director said the delta variant could undermine progress on vaccinations.
Another 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
New case numbers continue to trend downward, although the pace of vaccinations against COVID-19 has plateaued.