Trace these happenings — and other key events in the outbreak of the coronavirus in Maine — using The Maine Monitor’s interactive, multimedia timeline. See how officials have responded to the crisis and how the public has been impacted each day., In the wake of several new presumptive positive cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Janet Mills announced several new significant recommendations to respond to COVID-19 and signed a proclamation of civil emergency (PDF) to further protect public health., January 13, 2021: Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced the state was expanding Phase 1a of the vaccine distribution plan to include first responders, corrections officers, and critical COVID-19 response personnel (like test manufacturers). Mills also said Phase 1b would be expanded to include residents age 70 and older and individuals with high , Maine Policy Institute provides support and recommendations to Governor Mills to assist in Maine’s COVID-19 response efforts, Explore the most vital information about how COVID-19 has affected your state since the pandemic first officially arrived in the United States in January 2020 – cases, deaths, test positivity, hospitalizations, and vaccinations. You must choose at least two datasets., Find information on Maine's COVID-19 response, including the latest travel restrictions, testing information and press releases..