Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention: the Flu & Coronavirus

The Flu: 

Please be reminded that Influenza A & B (the Flu) are in full effect in all counties in Maine. The best preventive measures are to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and stay home when you feel sick.

Corona Virus:

To help answer questions and address concerns, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is providing information about the recent coronavirus outbreak that originated in central China. It’s important to note Maine has no confirmed or suspected cases associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus. 

Read More information on the coronavirus.

Maine CDC created and regularly updates a webpage with information about the 2019 novel coronavirus. Visit the webpage at: www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus.   

Read these fact sheets which provides answers to common questions about the 2019 novel coronavirus. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintain that the immediate risk of contracting this novel virus remains low in the United States. There are currently advisories for travel to China, and airport screening for individuals returning from the affected area to provide education and medical support.  The best preventive measures are to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and stay home when you feel sick.