The state has set hospitalization records repeatedly in recent days, although a recent decline in the rate of positive tests could be a sign that the latest surge is easing.
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Maine sees record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations
The 214 hospitalizations reported on Monday exceed the previous record of 207, which was set at the height of last winter’s case surge.
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COVID-19 inpatient counts up in southern and central Maine; Bangor hospital has record number
The delta variant is pounding unvaccinated people, who account for almost all coronavirus patients in intensive care.
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Demand for COVID tests rises as state reports another 652 cases, 3 deaths
The pace of new infections is straining the Maine CDC’s ability to review new cases, leading to a backlog that is likely to translate into sustained high numbers in the coming days.
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Northern Light Inland Hospital to reopen COVID-19 test site on Monday
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville is reopening the COVID-19 test site due to increased demand, hospital officials say.
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Maine hospitals treating record number of ICU patients as new COVID-19 cases climb
More than 90% of patients in intensive care are unvaccinated, say state officials, who have added staffing to handle a backlog of positive tests.
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Maine allows more time for required vaccinations as new COVID-19 cases nearly double
Enforcement will begin Oct. 29 rather than Oct. 1, to give health care workers more time to get fully vaccinated. Meanwhile, the state reports the most new cases in a day since Jan. 22.
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Number of ICU patients in Maine hospitals jumps, tying pandemic’s all-time high
This latest surge, driven largely by unvaccinated Mainers infected with the delta variant, is straining the state’s hospital system.
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Maine could see a jump in new COVID-19 cases within days
Maine CDC’s director says. ‘The numbers are high and they are going up’ as the agency reviews 1,700 positive results, largely from unvaccinated people.
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COVID-19 patient counts keep climbing in Maine hospitals
As many people are in intensive care now as during last winter’s surge, with the delta variant pushing unvaccinated people into hospitals.