Orient 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 Orient, ME community.

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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 Orient

Maine high court says EMS Board had authority to impose vaccine mandate

The EMS Board properly acted to ensure the “safe handling and transportation” of patients, including not exposing them to “certain communicable diseases.” ... More info »

Bangor Daily News - 04/26/2024 01:59am

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

1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on Maine Turnpike

One person has died due to a crash on the Maine Turnpike on Friday Morning. The multi-vehicle crash happened on the southbound side of I-95 near mile marker 20, according to the Maine State Police. More info »

Bangor Daily News - 04/25/2024 12:00pm

COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Maine

Health officials in Maine are now tracking a slight increase in COVID-19 cases but still lower numbers than a year ago. This comes as many are gathering for the holidays. The state's COVID ... More info »

MSN - 12/27/2023 03:16am

Maine reports 630 new cases of COVID-19, 3 deaths Friday

Oct. 29—Maine health officials reported 630 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and three more deaths, continuing what has been a discouraging fall trend as the delta variant surge refuses to break. More info »

AOL - 03/14/2024 05:13am

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