The reproduction rate, case rate and other indicators of transmission are moving in the right direction for Maine to start relaxing restrictions, but epidemiologists are watching closely for any warning signs that trends are changing.
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Maine CDC reports 39 new cases, one more death from COVID-19
Contributing to the spike is an outbreak of at least 20 cases at the Hope House homeless shelter in Bangor, which Maine CDC officials are tracking alongside an outbreak at Portland’s Tyson Foods plant.
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Virus outbreaks reported at Portland meat plant, Bangor homeless shelter
The outbreaks at Tyson Foods in Portland and the Hope House shelter in Bangor come two days before the Mills administration plans to begin relaxing restrictions on some businesses.
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Some businesses closed by virus may reopen Friday under Mills’ plan to restart economy
Gov. Janet Mills detailed a comprehensive reopening plan that brings Maine businesses online in stages over the course of the summer, but she cautioned that any surge in cases that threatens public health could lead to new restrictions.
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Mills expected to unveil reopening plan Tuesday, as Maine records another death
Gov. Janet Mills gave no timetable but said the first businesses to reopen will be those that can minimize direct interactions between employees and customers, and signaled that she will extend her stay-at-home order past April 30.
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As cases near 1,000, trends emerge about Maine’s infected
Data show that Mainers 80 or older account for just 13% of the cases but roughly half of the deaths. Health care workers account for the most cases, because they are exposed to the virus and are tested regularly.
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Maine CDC reports 13 more coronavirus cases, with 1 death
The number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 surpasses active cases in the state for the first time on Tuesday.
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Maine CDC reports another coronavirus death, single-digit increase in cases
In a call between the White House and governors, Gov. Mills’ spokeswoman said the administration was inaccurate about the capacity of many states to conduct virus testing – including Maine’s.
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Coronavirus claims 4 more lives as confirmed cases rise to 770
The number of COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday is up 5% from Tuesday and an increase of 43% from a week ago.
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Gov. Mills extends civil emergency until May 15 as Maine CDC reports state’s 20th death
The extension does not automatically lengthen the stay-at-home order set to expire April 30, but it gives the governor the authority to establish or lift restrictions on public life.