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:
- October 22, 2021Wisconsin audit finds elections are ‘safe and secure’
A key Republican legislative leader says the nonpartisan audit shows that the state’s elections are “safe and secure.” - October 22, 2021Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center to offer volunteer advocate training
WINTHROP — The Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center plans to offer a virtual free sexual assault advocate training on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The center operates the 24-hour, confidential, free sexual … - October 22, 2021Crypto community secretly paid $4 million for Pharma Bro’s one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album
Martin Shkreli, who infamously raised the price of a lifesaving drug by 5,000%, purchased the album by the Staten Island hip-hop greats for $2 million at an auction. - October 22, 2021Readfield-area schools officials debate remote learning options even as COVID cases spike in district
The board did not come up with a solution, but will take the answers they gained with them to the Nov. 3 meeting to evaluate the situation in a couple of weeks. - October 22, 2021Mask mandate to remain in place for Skowhegan-area schools
The SAD 54 superintendent on Thursday said the mask requirement has contributed to a steep drop in the number of students who have had to quarantine. - October 22, 2021Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules
Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change. - October 22, 2021Week In Photos Oct. 15-22, 2021
Here are some of our more memorable Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week. - October 22, 2021Cumberland County commissioners end jail emergency
During a meeting that lasted only a few minutes, commissioners voted unanimously to return jail operations to normal. - October 22, 2021For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
The turnpike authority had planned to increase tolls in 2028 but decided to do it sooner to offset revenue decline created by diminished traffic due to the pandemic. - October 22, 2021EU leaders, Obama give Merkel a big farewell
Merkel has been the embodiment of the drive for a stronger united Europe for years since she attended her first meeting of EU leaders 16 years ago.