The coronavirus’ rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
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State tests all Sanford high school students, staff for COVID-19
Eighteen cases have been recorded at the high school and at Sanford Regional Technical Center, as outbreaks continue in York County.
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Maine schools reporting COVID-19 cases, including an outbreak in York County
RSU 57 has gone to remote-only learning at Massabesic Middle School, where the outbreak occurred, and at Massabesic High School.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: COVID-19 prevention measures are there for a reason
Carelessness and failed leadership turned a few cases of the coronavirus into the state’s biggest outbreak.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine CDC warns of community spread of COVID-19 in York County
State health officials reported 18 new coronavirus cases in York County on Thursday out of 43 statewide, driving up the statewide rolling average.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools receive additional $164 million in federal relief
The money builds on $165 million districts received for pandemic-related expenses in July, but must be used by the end of December, according to federal requirements.
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Maine to allow Massachusetts residents to visit without COVID-19 test or quarantine
As it lowers barriers to visitation from Massachusetts, Maine continues to grapple with rising case numbers in its southernmost county.
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York County reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new outbreaks
Maine had 42 new cases statewide, and its southernmost county continues to be a trouble spot as infections increase in the wake of several new outbreaks.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
CDC drops testing rollback advice that caused backlash
U.S. health officials are essentially returning to previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn’t feel sick didn’t need to get tested.
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Maine reports 46 new COVID-19 cases, as outbreaks grow
The numbers include 15 cases in Oxford County, as well as another 8 in York County, where Sanford High School and the Regional Technical Center are moving to distance learning for all students after a positive test.