The state’s 7-day average of new cases dipped further to 46 on Tuesday, the lowest number since late October.
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State reports just 13 new cases of COVID-19, fewest since last summer
The seven-day average of new cases dropped to 49, the lowest level since late October.
Oxford County reports no new cases of COVID-19 for first time in more than 5 months
Meanwhile, Franklin County was among just four counties that saw an increase in the seven-day rolling average of new COVID-19 cases per capita over the past week.
Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30
As part of her announcement, the governor also said the state will drop masking requirements for schools and day care centers.
U.S. officials extend expiration dates on J&J vaccine doses
A Food and Drug Administration review concluded the shots remain safe and effective up to four and a half months. The shots were originally approved for just three months.
Maine’s vaccination campaign rolls into Portland brewery
A mobile clinic opens a four-day run Thursday at Rising Tide Brewing Co., as the state presses ahead with its efforts to make vaccination convenient and accessible, especially for younger residents.
Maine will lift physical distancing requirements for schools this fall
The Department of Education announced that remaining physical distancing requirements will be relaxed next school year and all schools should be able to offer full-time, in-person learning.
France reopens its borders to vaccinated American tourists, others
The country opened its borders Wednesday to foreign visitors who are inoculated against COVID-19 with vaccines approved by the European Union’s medicines agency.
Q & A: Will I need a COVID-19 booster shot?
It’s not clear yet how long vaccines will protect against infection, but studies are underway to answer that question.
Maine reports 30 new cases of COVID-19, lowest one-day total since October
The seven-day average of new cases was 69.7 on Monday, compared with more than 300 a month ago.