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30 new deaths, 438 new coronavirus cases reported in Maine on Saturday

30 new deaths, 438 new coronavirus cases reported in Maine on Saturday

The Maine CDC reporting 30 new coronavirus-related deaths, and 438 new positive cases as of Saturday.  Photo: clipart.com


The Maine CDC reporting 30 new coronavirus-related deaths, and 438 new positive cases as of Saturday as the state continues to battle an increase in the pandemic’s intensity.

The new deaths include one resident of Androscoggin County, four residents of Aroostook County, five residents of Cumberland County, two residents of Hancock County, one resident of Kennebec County, four residents of Oxford County, eight residents of Penobscot County, and five residents of York County.

The death toll now stands at 507.

The new cases of coronavirus, bring the total number of cases since the pandemic started to 33,219 with 27,249 being confirmed and 5,970 are probable.

194 people are currently hospitalized and 59 are in critical care. 22 are on ventilators.

Cumberland County continues to lead the state in cases at 9,735. York County has 7,222, Androscoggin has 3,563, Penobscot has 2,850, Kennebec has 2,535, Oxford has 1,549 and Aroostook has 1,011.

The Maine CDC and 211 Maine have launched a new option for Mainers to get answers to questions about COVID-19 at any time. This service is available by dialing 211 (or 1-866-811-5695), texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or emailing info@211maine.org.

 

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