Although Maine is still doing well in terms of COVID-19 cases relative to other states, recent case numbers are on the upswing. We'll hear from Nirav Shah, director, Maine CDC, about the recent surge of cases in York County and how the state is dealing with the pandemic, including contact tracing, enforcement of guidelines, increased testing and more. We'll also discuss how Dr. Shah is planning to stem the spread of the virus through the months ahead. And, as always, he'll take listener questions about the coronavirus and its effects on Mainers.
Resources
- Maine CDC To Set Up COVID-19 Testing Site As Virus Spreads In York County
- Maine Lifts Travel Restrictions For Massachusetts Residents
- Passenger With COVID-19 Stopped Before Boarding Plane In Portland
- Mills Administration Broadens Standing Order to Allow Anyone in Maine To Get Tested for COVID-19
- Health officials fear ‘one big fire’ from COVID-19 in southern Maine
- No Southern Maine Middle School Association sponsored sports
- Maine universities aren’t testing everyone, but their approach so far is containing COVID-19
- ‘I am concerned about where we are’: Dr. Shah says Maine needs to get COVID-19 under control
