Maine CDC/HAN Release Updated COVID-19 Testing Criteria

Weds, March 4, 2020 - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) expanded the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing criteria to a wider group of symptomatic patients.

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COVID-19 Information Resources:

Maine CDC Public Health Advisories & Updates Re: COVID-19 - HERE

Maine HAN System - Sign up for alerts HERE

AAFP COVID-19 Resource Page - Tips for educating your patients & preparing your practice teams - HERE

WHO (World Health Organization) - HERE

Notice from Maine Department of Labor:

Dear employer,

The Maine Department of Labor has been receiving questions about what businesses can do in the wake of COVID-19, the new coronavirus.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published helpful information on their website about COVID-19, including a guide for businesses. They will be updating these pages as more information becomes available. We have included the links below for your convenience:

For businesses: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html
General information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Maine CDC: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml

Thank you,

The Maine Department of Labor