The study, published Friday in a federal health journal, provides additional details about how the virus spread from a wedding to a long-term care facility and a jail 100 or more miles away.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Two deaths, 142 more cases of COVID-19 reported in Maine
Maine’s seven-day rolling average of new cases stood at 163.7 on Wednesday, six times higher than the average from four weeks ago.
Four additional deaths, 172 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maine as virus surges
The number of active cases of the coronavirus in Maine has tripled – from roughly 600 to 1,800 – in one month, and hospitalizations as well as deaths are climbing.
ZIP codes in Cumberland County still have highest infection rates
Not surprisingly, the state’s most densely populated areas have the highest rates of COVID-19, with neighborhoods in Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Lewiston at the top.
Harpswell restaurant closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.
York County gets ‘green’ COVID tag for schools to resume sports, other activities
The Department of Education changes the advisory level for schools after outbreaks in York County ease.
Most new COVID-19 cases are reported in Somerset, Androscoggin, Kennebec counties
The Maine CDC reported 29 new cases Monday.
Maine CDC warns of community spread of COVID-19 in York County
State health officials reported 18 new coronavirus cases in York County on Thursday out of 43 statewide, driving up the statewide rolling average.
Seven deaths now linked to wedding in Millinocket area
Maine’s CDC director says recent case trends put Maine in ‘a challenging situation,’ and urges people to wear masks, observe social distancing and avoid large gatherings.
Maine CDC reports 19 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths
State health officials are keeping a close eye on York County, which has had a surge of cases in the past 2 weeks.