There were no additional deaths
Maine reported 36 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. There were no additional deaths. The seven-day average of daily new cases continues to drop to levels not seen since October. The average stood at 41.1 on Friday, down from 61.9 a week ago and 214.7 a month ago. At the pandemic’s peak in mid-January, cases routinely topped 600 per day. In an attempt to spur demand for vaccines, which have slowed compared to a spring when many thousands were being immunized every day, Maine has launched the “Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vaccinationland Sweepstakes.” Vaccinated people are eligible to register for a chance to win what’s likely to be a nearly $1 million prize. The prize is based on how many people have gotten at least one dose of a vaccine by July 4. More than 100,000 registered for a chance to win in the first 24 hours since the sweepstakes was announced. Demand for vaccinations has been weakening over the past several weeks. In the most recent week, Maine has given 22,978 doses of COVID-19, compared to 33,748 the previous week.
