The Maine CDC continues to investigate an outbreak stemming from a Millinocket wedding, where 65 guests mingled at a reception in a local inn.
Maine reported another death from COVID-19 on Thursday and 20 additional cases. Seventeen more Mainers have recovered from the coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 4,253 COVID-19 cases, with 128 deaths. Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC director, will brief the media at 2 p.m. The seven-day average number of cases has been rising steadily – from about 15 on Aug.6 to 24 on Wednesday – but Maine’s cases still remain low compared to other states. The Maine CDC is still investigating an outbreak associated with a wedding in Millinocket. According to Millinocket Regional Hospital, which conducted testing,28 people associated with that wedding have tested positive for COVID-19.
