Lets check Despite states across the Northeast boasting high vaccination rates, with several jurisdictions reporting full vaccination rates above 70%, several states are struggling through their worst surge yet. [18], On March 16, 2020, Maine was one of the first states to have its application for the United States Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan approved, which would help businesses in Maine recover financial losses due to coronavirus closures. The first Omicron wave has left us numb to the continuing presence of the virus. Mills, traffic on state roads had declined by double digits. Mills extended Maine's state of civil emergency through May 15, 2020. Have we flattened the curve in Maine? - Johns Hopkins [100], Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) announced an extended spring break on March 13, 2020. [15], After the first case was reported on March 12, 2020, Governor Janet Mills declared a health insurance emergency to insure private insurance coverage of coronavirus testing, recommended postponing gatherings of more than 250 people for at least 30 days, and suspended all non-essential out-of-state travel by state employees for 30 days. Back on October 10, I listed for Forbes eight reasons why the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic could get worse in the U.S. in the late Fall and Winter. New York state court system puts trials on hold again because of rising coronavirus cases . As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated weekly on Tuesdays. [60], The city of Biddeford gives an emergency ordinance, which allows retailers and restaurants to use public space with a temporary "special event permit". The low-risk designation indicates the level of transmission and rate of hospitalizations are not expected to strain local hospitals. As the daily case count rises, more Maine counties have Due to live soccer on CBS Wednesday afternoon, the Maine CDC briefing will be shown on the CW at 2 p.m. "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. The number of Mainers who have received a COVID-19 booster shot stands at 651,034. Boston, which never lifted its school mask mandate, is now encouraging people to wear masks in indoor public places. Im committed to protecting the health of our staff as well as the public we serve, and as such we will continue to monitor public health recommendations and requirements and make sure were doing whats in the best interest of our community, Jennings said in the citys release. Q&A: Why are breakthrough COVID cases rising in Maine? And At this time, booster shots are recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who has received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. [58] Other committee members are individuals representing small businesses, non-profit organizations, unions, educational institutions, and legislators. 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.