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    Coronavirus Outbreak in Maine | Daily Summary

    2020-08-12
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    --- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 11, 2020 ---

    The Overall Updates in Maine:

    Maine - the total number of infected individuals is 4050, as yesterday had 1 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 126 people statewide, after 1 patient passed away yesterday; while 3560 patients are recovered (23 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 5,252,336, citing different sources; with 5,252,327 cases officially confirmed.

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    News Worth Following:

    • Another Mainer has died as 6 new coronavirus cases are reported: Another Mainer has died as six new coronavirus cases were reported in the state Tuesday, the lowest daily increase since March. Tuesday's report brings the total coronavirus cases in Maine to 4,050. Of those, 3,644 have been confirmed positive, while 406 were classified as "probable cases," according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
    • Mills administration approves $4M for COVID-19 public health projects in Maine: AUGUSTA, Maine - The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says dozens of cities, towns and tribal governments around Maine will receive $4 million in grants to improve their response to the coronavirus pandemic. The grants, announced Tuesday, are designed to help fund projects that support public education campaigns, physical distancing...

    New Cases Breakdown:

    *Based on Media Reports*

    • Cumberland: 1 new case, 2090 in total
    • York: 1 new death, 675 confirmed cases in total
    • Penobscot: 1 new case, 151 in total
    • Oxford: 1 new case, 55 in total

    Official Hotlines:

    From News Break Editors:

    • From CDC: steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
    • To all the people working in the "essential businesses and services", including doctors, nurses, truckers and couriers, we thank you for keeping our local community rolling!
    • During this time of uncertainty, do you have encouraging, lighthearted news or anecdotes that would be valuable for your community to hear? Tell us what the coronavirus outbreak looks like for you. Submit your story to News Break today: start here!

    To get more updated news, please check out our Coronavirus Topic Page. Feel free to leave us comments below.

    --- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 10, 2020 ---

    The Overall Updates in Maine:

    Maine - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 4049 (all officially confirmed), after 7 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 125; while 3537 patients are recovered (25 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Monday evening, 5,206,125 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,205,994 of them being officially confirmed).

    News Worth Following:

    • Anti-homelessness marchers call for reopening services despite coronavirus concerns: PORTLAND, Maine - Around 75 people marched through Portland's streets Monday afternoon in a youth-led rally against homelessness. The group shouted slogans through bullhorns and made their way from Monument Square to a homeless encampment in Deering Oaks Park. Along the way, they stopped at City Hall, the Cumberland County Courthouse, the Portland Police Station and the Preble Street Resource Center.
    • COVID-19 antibody testing now available without referral: BRUNSWICK WGME - One of the new antibody COVID-19 test sites is up and running. Crystal Lacasse runs Lacasse Phlebotomy Services and has been testing people for COVID-19 antibodies since April. "We're looking for the antibodies to see if anybody built an immune response to COVID-19," she said. Lacasse recently...

    New Cases Breakdown:

    *Based on Media Reports*

    • Cumberland: 1 new case, 2089 in total
    • York: 2 new cases, 675 in total
    • Kennebec: 2 new cases, 172 in total
    • Oxford: 1 new case, 54 in total
    • Hancock: 1 new case, 36 in total

    --- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 09, 2020 ---

    The Overall Updates in Maine:

    Maine - the total number of infected individuals is 4042, as yesterday had 16 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 125 people statewide; while 3512 patients are recovered (11 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 5,154,562, citing different sources; with 5,154,443 cases officially confirmed.

    News Worth Following:

    • August 9 update: The latest on the coronavirus and Maine: Another 17 cases of the new coronavirus have been detected in Maine, health officials said Sunday. Sunday's report brings the total coronavirus cases in Maine to 4,042. Of those, 3,625 have been confirmed positive, while 417 were classified as "probable cases," according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

    New Cases Breakdown:

    *Based on Media Reports*

    • Cumberland: 6 new cases, 2088 in total
    • York: 3 new cases, 673 in total
    • Sagadahoc: 1 new case, 56 in total
    • Washington: 1 new case, 13 in total
    • Piscataquis: 1 new case, 4 in total

    Amid the outbreak, what can we do:

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    Edna Walker
    2020-07-18
    Thank you!
    Guest
    2020-07-16
    One thing to remember in this panic over rising numbers. Repeat positive tests are counted as single cases. One patient in Florida was tested 15 times positive......result 15 new cases were reported to the CDC. Rely on the data???
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