Chester and other towns across Maine are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Chester, ME community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Maine hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Maine Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Maine government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Maine COVID-19 Cases

Maine New Coronavirus Cases:
Maine Total Coronavirus Cases: 323,704
Maine New Coronavirus Deaths:
Maine Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,057
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Chester

Maine’s high court upholds COVID vaccine mandate for EMS personnel

A group of emergency medical personnel challenged the 2021 vaccine mandate, but the Maine Supreme Judicial Court says a state board had full authority to impose the rule. More info »

Portland Press Herald - 04/25/2024 11:11am

EMS board had authority to impose covid mandates, Maine Supreme Court says

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by EMS workers which questioned if Maine EMS had the right to require the vaccine. More info »

WABI-TV on MSN - 04/26/2024 03:49pm

Maine high court rules EMS had authority to require COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court confirmed that Maine Emergency Medical Services had the authority to require workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza. The rule was challenged by ... More info »

Yahoo - 04/26/2024 06:07am

Sentinel-area running results (April 7-21)

Check out these recent running results compiled by Andy Sandrik, including local performances in the Boston Marathon. More info »

The Sentinel - 04/25/2024 10:00am

Foot Notes: Top 3 takeaways from the 128th Boston Marathon

The latest installment of Andy Sandrik's Foot Notes column looks back on the memorable moments from the Boston Marathon, checks in on local runners' recent performances and more. More info »

The Sentinel - 04/25/2024 10:00pm

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