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Maine CDC: Waldo County Outbreak Expands To 57 Cases

Robert F. Bukaty
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Associated Press
Passengers on a sightseeing cruise wear masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus as their vessel leaves the harbor, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Portland, Maine.

There are 31 new cases of COVID-19 in Maine, according to the latest figures from the state CDC.

In a press release late Friday morning, the CDC says the outbreak it's investigating in Waldo County has grown to 57 people.

There are currently 642 active cases across the state. The number of deaths in the state has remain unchanged for nearly a week, at 146.