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1 death, 33 new cases of coronavirus in Maine

1 death, 33 new cases of coronavirus in Maine

The Maine CDC reported Saturday another death, and 33 more cases of coronavirus in Maine.  Photo: iStockPhoto


The Maine CDC reported Saturday another death, and 33 more cases of coronavirus in Maine.

The latest victim a man in his 70’s from Somerset County. The death toll now stands at 119.

With the new reported cases, Maine’s total case count stands at 3,790.

The Maine CDC is also reporting that hospitalizations are up to 379, while 3,281 people have recovered.

Cumberland County continues to lead the state in total number of cases at 2,004, while York follows second, but with a significantly less number at 614.

According to the Maine CDC, as of Saturday only 11 people are currently hospitalized, and 8 are in critical care.

Hospitalized: Confirmed Cases

Total Hospitalized 11
    In Critical Care 8
        On a Ventilator 2

Capacity

Available Critical Care Beds 122
Total Critical Care Beds 405
Available Ventilators 259
Total Ventilators 318
Alternative Ventilators 441

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