Concerns are growing among health officials over a newly identified and highly mutated COVID variant, which appears to be more lethal than previous strains.
As noted in the memo, the guidelines for contact tracing were changed this week by the Maine CDC. Schools that are requiring masks do not need to conduct contact tracing around those who have tested positive. Within the explanation Greenlaw alerted the public that the new guidance means they will no longer be notifying any close contacts of their possible exposure.
We are all tired of hearing about the supply chain issues and the massive delays many are experiencing across the World. Now we have had enough! Supply chain issues are behind the lack of a Maine staple on shelves across the State.
The Maine Center for Disease Control on Friday reported two more COVID-19 related deaths and 575 new coronavirus infections, pushing the state's total past the 100,000 mark since the start of the pandemic.