Maine CDC reports 28 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Avoidance reported 28 new coronavirus cases and no brand-new deaths on Wednesday.The overall variety of Mainers with COVID-19 who have actually passed away stays at121 The 28 new cases brings the total in Maine to 3,866 because the outbreak began.An overall of 3,336 Mainers have recovered from the infection, which is a boost of 17 over the past 24 hours.Slow the spread: CLICK ON THIS LINK to check out the CDC standards on coronavirusMAINE CORONAVIRUS DATA: Deaths: 121 Total cases: 3,866 Verified cases: 3,457 Probable cases: 409 Cumulative positivity rate: 2.81%Patients recuperated: 3,336 Active cases: 409 Currently hospitalized: 12 Clients in extensive care system: 7 Patients on ventilators: 2Get the current coronavirus information from the Maine CDCMAINE CDC EXAMINES NEW OUTBREAKSMaine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah said Tuesday that his agency is investigating three brand-new break outs in the state.Shah stated 10 staff members and 2 clients at Central Maine Medical Center have checked favorable for the infection. Shah said the infection was introduced to the hospital by a patient.The Maine CDC is also following a brand-new outbreak at the Sappi paper mill in Westbrook where 3 individuals have actually evaluated positive. Shah said the Maine CDC is dealing with Sappi to execute extensive screening at the facility.Shah also revealed 5 cases at Hancock Foods.Shah stated at the Marshwood Center in Lewiston, where a break out was revealed recently, 13 homeowners and eight employee have actually evaluated positive. A second round of universal testing is underway Tuesday, with results anticipated Thursday.WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?Symptoms of coronavirus may consist of fever, cough, problem breathing and aching throat. Signs generally appear two to 14 days after exposure.Other signs include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle discomfort, headache and brand-new loss of taste and/or smell.Health authorities said a lot of patients experience moderate signs and can recover at home.However, some clients, particularly those with hidden medical conditions, might experience more extreme breathing illness.Coronavirus appears to spread in comparable methods to the flu and the cold, that includes through the air by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact such as touchin

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