Mills extends Maine income tax filing deadline to July 15", "Maine closes 10 state parks to help prevent spread of COVID-19", "Nursing homes can now request a state reimbursement to cover pandemic costs", "Governor Mills Issues Stay Healthy at Home Mandate | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills", "Gov. [69] The University of Maine system announced that all courses would be administered via remote learning starting March 25, 2020, with the Law School resuming classes on March 23, 2020. It's really indoors where the transmission is happening," said Horsburgh. "Lowering temperatures, increased population mixing, reduced masking, fully open schools and the more contagious delta variant all contribute to the increases in cases and hospitalizations in many parts of the country. On Monday, Maine Center for Disease Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Nirav Shah said on the Maine Public radio program Maine Calling that Maines low population levels make the state particularly susceptible to fluctuations in the U.S. CDC risk levels and that his agency would be researching whether a different approach would be a better fit for Maine to determine high-risk areas. Please enter valid email address to continue. Total deaths: 900 [101] Central Maine Community College (CMCC) announced an extension of spring break on March 12, 2020, closing of non-academic services on March 16, 2020, and movement to online courses on March 17, 2020. New Hampshire recorded 205 new cases on Saturday the largest single-day figure in the state since the start of the pandemic. State and local health officials are once again raising the alarm about the renewed threat of COVID-19 spread in communities across the country as people head indoors during the colder months and are set to gather for the holidays. [107], York County Community College (YCCC) had moved all classes online as of March 17, 2020 and on May 20, 2020, announced a postponement of their spring 2020 commencement ceremony. Already, two other XBB strains, XBB.1.9.1 and XBB.1.9.2 are also rising in the U.S. Despite widespread availability of the vaccine, we still have pockets of under-vaccinated communities that consistently provide opportunities for the virus to spread," said John Brownstein, an epidemiologist at Boston Children's Hospital and an ABC News contributor. This comes after the Maine CDC reported a spike of over a hundred new cases yesterday. There are currently more than 700 patients in the commonwealth hospitalized with COVID. Photo: AFP. Cases are typically updated weekly and are less consistently reported than earlier in the pandemic because of a lack of widespread testing. [24] All gatherings of 10 or more people were prohibited, and non-essential businesses such as gyms, hair-salons, casinos, and malls were urged to close to minimize gatherings in public. Shots are still going into arms with more than 3,000 doses administered between Monday and Tuesday of this week, according to Maine CDC data. Quality of life or homeless crackdown in Lewiston? [84], Students of Bates College were asked to leave campus on March 14, 2020, and the college transitioned to remote work models on March 17, 2020. [88][89] Saint Joseph's College of Maine has transitioned all classroom instruction to online formats and held a virtual commencement ceremony on May 9, 2020. [80] On May 4, 2020, the University of New England reported that it would reopen its campus in time for the fall semester, and on May 18, 2020, it was announced that virtual graduation events would be held the weekend of June 1214, 2020. [49] This service provides assistance to all who are responding to the pandemic in Maine and helps responders manage stress associated with their jobs. [123], Boardings at the Portland International Jetport dropped by 70 percent compared to the prior year for the week ending March 21.[116]. Staff Writer Kevin Miller contributed to this report. 63 people are in critical care, down one from yesterday. As more social distancing practices were put into effect, the City of Bangor began using an honor system for the bus service and asked that passengers not occupy the seats directly behind the driver. Already have a commenting profile? Learn more. [85] As of March 25, 2020 there were two confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bates College faculty members. Published: Feb. 16, 2022 at 8:47 AM EST With masks, tests, vaccines and widely-available treatments, she believes Massachusetts has the tools needed to address rising cases. [17] Governor Mills recommended halting classroom instruction in Maine and stopping all gatherings of more than 50 people, or more than 10 people if senior citizens were involved in the gathering. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. The reality is that things are really not going well at the moment, said Lemieux, an infectious disease physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and a member of the Massachusetts Consortium on Pathogen Readiness (MassCPR). One resident each in Cumberland, Waldo and Franklin counties. [77] Recoveries: Reported completed isolations On Thursday there were 44 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, including 18 in critical care and seven on ventilators. "There are a number of states where these increases have persisted for two or more weeks, and that's usually the metric we look for to say a trend is happening. Mills announces approval of COVID-19 federal disaster declaration", "Governor Mills Announces Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration For COVID-19 Response in Maine | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills", "Gov. 29 people are on ventilators, up two from yesterday. [118] Traffic counts had decreased by 20 percent in the immediate aftermath of the stay at home order, with weekend traffic falling 50 percent. Please wait for the page to reload. Maine officials on Friday are reporting just 54 additional cases of COVID-19. This issue is not unique to Maine, Judge explained, adding that his colleagues across the country, and in the Northeast, are all still struggling. [52], On April 29, Gov. [115], The Maine Department of Transportation said that since the stay at home order issued by Gov. [1][2], As of February2, 2021[update], it was reported that Maine has administered 2,492,316 COVID-19 vaccine doses, and has fully vaccinated 977,759 people, equivalent to 76.35% of the population.[3]. Published: Feb. 16, 2022 at 5:47 AM PST AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - 3,556 new COVID-19 cases are being reported making the new state total 202,221. Recent conspiracy theories are falsely suggesting COVID-19 vaccines are being passed along through the food supply. [118] The Authority announced that drivers uncomfortable with handing cash to a toll collector would not be penalized for using the EZ Pass only lanes and paying tolls online or by mail. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is safe to get the COVID and flu vaccines during the same visit. 2,146 new doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered Tuesday. The first Omicron wave has left us numb to the continuing presence of the virus. Mills and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew announced that approximately $11 million would support child care access for essential workers and offer relief for child care providers. [31] She also issued an executive order which would allow licensed physicians, physician assistants, and nurses who were licensed in another state to be issued an emergency Maine license valid through the declared state of emergency. Residents were advised to continue remote work if able, were prohibited to gather in groups of more than 10 people, and were subject to 14 day quarantines upon entry into the state. [20] The Maine Legislature also enacted a supplemental budget of $73 million which focused on coronavirus response, including $1 million to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, $15 million to increase MaineCare reimbursement rates for health care providers, and $38 million to K-12 education to help in the wake of school closures. The city is committed to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors, Portland Mayor Kate Snyder said in a news release. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. [87] Maine College of Art closed all academic buildings to students on March 15, 2020, and announced on March 29, 2020, that the remainder of the spring term would be conducted online. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. Dr. Rivers is paying attention to another new subvariant, XBB.1.9.1, which makes up about 8 percent of U.S. infections right now. ", "We're stalling at a level of weekly case numbers that are still well above what we saw at the lower periods at the end of June and in early July," Nuzzo said during a briefing last week. Dr. Eric Topol, head of Scripps Research Translational Institute, said case numbers will likely keep growing until the surge reaches about a quarter the height of the last "monstrous" one in the winter, according to the Associated Press. (Maine CDC) By WABI News Desk. Maine recorded a record 789 new Covid-19 cases in the state on Thursday; a testing site in Auburn, Maine. [34], On March 25, 2020, Governor Mills signed an executive order which enhanced the health care workforce and telehealth efforts by allowing physicians, physicians assistants, and nurses to obtain relevant licenses to deliver health services remotely and have those remote services be covered by insurance companies. Add your email address and we'll send you central Maine news, weather updates and traffic alerts as they happen. But why are the cases rising in the second wave so fast? [25] She also convened a conference call with Senator Susan Collins, Senator Angus King, Representative Chellie Pingree, and Representative Jared Golden to discuss the State response to the pandemic. "It's still tremendously problematic," Hanage said, because any COVID patient whether or not it is their primary medical concern requires added resources and infection control measures. [21], On March 17, 2020, Governor Mills issued a Declaration of Abnormal Market Disruption, which prohibits specific essential items from being sold at unconscionable prices, including paper products, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, and medical supplies. Mills orders quarantine restrictions on travelers arriving in Maine", "Gov. Enter your email and password to access comments. "[39], On April 3, Governor Mills enacted an executive order which mandated travelers arriving in Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days. (Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press) Millions are travelling during the five-day Labour Day holiday. COVID hospitalizations and deaths also tend to lag other increases, since it takes time for patients who become infected to get sick enough to require hospital treatment, and many people will experience only mild or moderate symptoms. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. [75], On March 16, 2020, Maine Maritime Academy announced that it would discontinue on-campus instruction and move to remote instruction. Gabrielle Emanuel Twitter Senior Health and Science ReporterGabrielle Emanuel is a senior health and science reporter for WBUR. 2 killed, 4 wounded in Mississippi shooting; man arrested, 150 years later, Dixon bridge tragedy among nation's worst, Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to 'shut down the FBI' and replace it with something that sounds a lot like the FBI, Sanders: Biden could win in a landslide, Vikings rookie QB: What to expect from Jaren Hall, Sayre pulls off stunning semis rally and rolls on to win All A Classic state baseball finals. "Winter is coming," California Gov. Don't have a commenting profile? The state is removing New York, Connecticut and New Jersey from its list of states that are exempt from travel restrictions, Mills said. A decision on waiving cash tolls would be made based on guidance from government health officials. [70] Commencement ceremonies across the university system originally scheduled for May 9, 2020 were postponed, and each individual university will designate a postponement date. [22] Governor Mills also announced an emergency measures package which was approved by the legislature to provide $11 million in state funding for COVID-19 response, expand State and local authorities to allow greater flexibility in virus response, and to provide additional support to impacted workers. I'm concerned about yet another surge beginning after Thanksgiving (just like last year). "We're definitely seeing an upswing in Massachusetts," said Robert Horsburgh, an infectious disease doctor and a professor of global health and medicine at Boston University. But why there? At Portland Stage, Executive and Artistic Director Anita Stewart said they have adjusted protocols to have all audience members wear masks when attending shows in order to meet the U.S. CDC recommendation. Cumberland and the other counties remain in the green, or low-risk, category. The order also required residents of Maine to wear cloth face coverings in public places where physical distancing could not be achieved, such as within retail stores and taking public transportation. [110] On March 26, 2021, they announced a return to in person and on campus learning in the fall semester for some classes. [116], MaineDOT has been able to schedule more daytime road work due to the reduced traffic caused by the pandemic, which means expensive night work is not necessary, saving costs. An average of 128 cases per day were reported in Maine in the last week.Cases have decreased by 35 percent from the average two weeks ago.Deaths have WebIn early 2020, deaths from all causes exceeded the seasonal average, [75] and data from early 2020 suggest additional deaths that were not counted in official reported coronavirus mortality statistics. WebThe COVID-19 pandemic was publicly reported to have reached the U.S. state of Maine on March 12, 2020. All other counties are in the moderate category. On March 29 the U.S. CDC expanded eligibility for a second booster shot to people age 50 and over, especially those 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Heres why. [79] On March 13, 2020, The University of New England announced that all competitive athletics were canceled for the spring season and that all courses would move online for the spring semester, excluding advanced Dental Hygiene and advanced Nursing student courses. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. [68] Half of the federal aid money received will go directly to supporting students. There were no new deaths, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. She expects cases to start rising COVID-19 cases on the rise in nearly 2 dozen states. Moderna and Pfizer recipients are encouraged to get a booster shot six months after receiving their second dose, if they are over the age of 65, have an underlying medical condition or are at high risk for exposure. Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the United States again. Due to live soccer on CBS Wednesday afternoon, the Maine CDC briefing will be shown on the CW at 2 p.m. Over the last two weeks, 22 states -- many of them with colder temperatures -- have seen an uptick in daily cases of 10%. Apr. The seven-day average for case counts is over three times higher than it was in March. On March 12, Maine announced the state's first confirmed case of the coronavirus, a Navy reservist in her 50s from Androscoggin County who had returned from duty in Italy. Although hospitalizations have declined significantly from the country's summer surge, when more than 104,000 patients were hospitalized at one time, 47,000 patients currently in the hospital with COVID-19 -- an increase of 2,000 from last week. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Mills signs order preventing evictions amid coronavirus", "Mills administration announces $11 million in funds to support essential workers and child care providers amid COVID-19", "Governor Mills Presents Safe, Gradual Plan to Restart Maine's Economy | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills", "Governor Mills Extends Maine's Stay At Home Order | Office of Governor Janet T. 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