The seven-day average of new cases dropped to 49, the lowest level since late October.
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Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30
As part of her announcement, the governor also said the state will drop masking requirements for schools and day care centers.
Q & A: Will I need a COVID-19 booster shot?
It’s not clear yet how long vaccines will protect against infection, but studies are underway to answer that question.
Bossov Ballet Theatre performs live for the first time since 2019
About 20 students in grades 8-12 performed on an outdoor stage Saturday before an audience of about 100 at Maine Central Institute, sharing an original ballet created by Bossov’s artistic director, Natalya Getman.
Maine’s numbers stay low with 128 new cases, but inpatient count still over 100
A state-run vaccination incentives program is slated to expire over the long holiday weekend, although health care providers are increasingly offering pop-up clinics at businesses around the state.
CVS offering chance to win prizes for those who get vaccinated, starting June 1
The national pharmacy chain, which has 2 dozen locations in Maine offering COVID-19 vaccines, is giving away cruises and other vacations, festival concert tickets and more.
MaineHealth will bring vaccine clinics to businesses. First stop: Becky’s Diner
The Maine CDC reports 122 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and no additional deaths, continuing a steady decline in recent weeks.
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down in Maine as new cases decline
The state reported 162 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, and 1 additional death.
Maine reports fewer than 100 new cases for first day since February
Cumberland County, with the state’s highest vaccination rate, reports no new cases on the day Maine’s mask mandate ends.
As Maine closes mass vaccination sites, governor drops mask mandate for nearly everyone
Gov. Janet Mills’ executive order repeals the mask mandate as of May 24 for all residents, whether they are vaccinated or not, except children 5 and older who are in school or day care.