Maine’s state of civil emergency has been extended for another 30 days.
Governor Janet Mills’ administration announced Tuesday that the state of emergency will extend through January 20th. Her administration says the extension is in line with nearly every other state in the country with ongoing emergency declarations.
It’s unlikely to be the last time it’s extended, as the state continues to deal with the increased spread of COVID-19. It came the same day the state reported ten new COVID-19 deaths and 458 new cases.
Under state law, the declaration can only be extended 30 days at a time.