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1 new coronavirus death reported Saturday

1 new coronavirus death reported Saturday

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One new coronavirus-related death was reported by the Maine CDC Saturday morning.

The death toll now stands at 191.

The additional death reported is a man in his 60’s from Kennebec County.

The Maine CDC reported 23 additional cases of coronavirus Saturday to bring the total to 11,288.

The Maine CDC didn’t update the daily data on coronavirus cases on Friday because the lab that processes results was closed on Thanksgiving.

689 people have been hospitalized at some point during their illness.

8,822 people have recovered from the virus.

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