Maine CDC reports new coronavirus-related death, 201 new cases

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported a new coronavirus-related death and 201 new cases on Monday. The total number of Mainers who have died with COVID-19 is now 636. The new reported death was from Knox County. The 201 new cases bring the total since the pandemic started to 41,419. Maine’s 7-day average for new cases per day is now 269. The 7-day positivity rate for PCR testing is 2.58%. MAIN CORONAVIRUS DATA: Deaths: 636 Total Cases: 41,419 Confirmed Cases: 33,176 Probable Cases: 8,243 Cumulative Positivity Rate: 3% 14-Day Positivity Rate: 3.3% Currently Hospitalized: 123 ICU Patients: 32 Patients on Ventilators: 13 Received Get more detailed COVID-19 data from the Maine CDCCOVID-19 SymptomsPer In the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these are the symptoms to look out for: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or fatigue Body pain Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea This list may not include all possible symptoms. The CDC will continue to update this list as it learns more about the virus. Should I get tested for COVID-19? Where can I get a test in Maine? The CDC recommends that you consider a COVID-19 test if you: Have symptoms of COVID-19. I had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19. You have been asked by your health care provider, local / external icon, or state health department for tests. You can see where to get a COVID-19 test in Maine by visiting Get Tested COVID-19. Emergency Care for COVID-19 Symptoms The CDC is asking to look for emergency warning signs of coronavirus. If anyone shows any of these signs, seek emergency medical help right away: Difficulty breathing Persistent chest pain or pressure New confusion Inability to wake up or stay awake Bluish lips or face This list may not include all possible symptoms. Contact your doctor if you experience other symptoms that are severe or affect you. Call 911 or call your local emergency facility: notify the operator that you are caring for someone who has or may have COVID-19. Maine COVID-19 Resources StrengthenME: The Maine Department of Health created StrengthenME to help Mainers cope with the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic. The program offers a hotline that is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in need of help can call the hotline at 207-221-8198. Maine Helps: The Maine Helps website features ways Mainers can directly help nonprofits, healthcare providers, and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. FrontLine WarmLine: Phone line from the Department of Health and Human Services in Maine to help Mainern working on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak. The phone line is manned daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 207-221-8196 or 866-367-4440. The service will eventually include a text option, officials said. 211 Maine: The state’s 211 system can answer common questions about coronavirus from callers. Mainers can also text 898-211 to have their questions answered. NAMI Maine Resources: NAMI Maine offers various programs to help people with mental health problems due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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