Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Maine
A regularly-updated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases, borough by borough.
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Maine
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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Cases, updates, and charts on the coronavirus crisis for each US state and territory. Just follow the links below.
Maine responds to the novel coronavirus
Maine CDC is responding to an outbreak of the respiratory illness called COVID‑19, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. We urge Maine people to practice good hand hygiene, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home as much as possible. If you are concerned that you have been exposed to COVID‑19, call your health care provider, who will determine whether you should be tested and, as appropriate, submit a sample for testing.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Why are we seeing a rise in cases?
The number of cases of COVID-19 being reported in the United States is rising due to increased laboratory testing and reporting across the country. The growing number of cases in part reflects the rapid spread of COVID-19 as many U.S. states and territories experience community spread. More detailed and accurate data will allow us to better understand and track the size and scope of the outbreak and strengthen prevention and response efforts.
CDC recommendations
Due to widespread transmission in California, CDC recommends expanded and laser focused community mitigation activities to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections including the novel coronavirus SARS-C0V-2, the cause of the disease COVID-19.
These approaches are used to minimize morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 as well as to minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. Individuals, communities, businesses, and healthcare organizations are all part of a community mitigation strategy.
The focus is on protecting the health care system with expected rise in cases by slowing the spread within the community and focused on protecting the vulnerable members of the community.
Coronavirus in Maine News:
- August 3, 2021Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event as circus is added
A full-scale Skowhegan State Fair is on from Aug. 12-21, with organizers expecting a turnout 50% larger than the 2019 fair, where an estimated 100,000 gathered for the 10-day run. - August 3, 2021Basketball: Mayo joins Golden State Warriors summer league team
After playing basketball professionally in Japan the last two seasons, Messalonskee grad Nick Mayo is getting his second crack at the NBA summer league. - August 3, 2021Celtic music powerhouse duo featured in After Dinner Music Series
Denmark Arts Center - August 3, 2021NBA notebook: Knicks sign former Celtics guard Fournier to 4-year deal
Evan Fournier was traded to Boston at the deadline last season, but played just 16 games after contracting COVID-19. - August 3, 2021Topsham butcher shop, a family business for 92 years, to close
While the retail store is closing due to a lack of workers and health issues in the family, other facets of the business will continue. - August 3, 2021Photographer, painter featured in August
WHA Rotating Art Gallery - August 3, 2021Biden to announce new eviction ban prompted by spread of COVID
The federal CDC has identified a legal authority for a new and different moratorium for areas with high and substantial increases in infections. - August 3, 2021Report details dramatic hot air balloon crash that killed Vermont pilot
The pilot was thrown overboard in the initial crash in Vermont before passengers were able to radio for help and crash-land without injury in New Hampshire. - August 3, 2021Neighbors speak out against proposed events center as Waterville Planning Board prepares to vote
The Planning Board is expected to vote Aug. 24 on a memorandum to councilors recommending whether the council should rezone the former Sacred heart Church property to allow an events center there. - August 3, 2021Farmers’ Almanac predicts a flip-floppy winter
The weather in coming months might be a mixed bag, but when you get right down to it, so is the almanac itself.