Maine CDC reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death Share Updated: 12:10 PM EST Mar 1, 2021
Maine CDC reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death Share Updated: 12:10 PM EST Mar 1, 2021
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Show Transcript TURNING TO THE CORONAVIRUS. THE FIRST DOSES OF THE JOHNSON AND JOHNSON VACCINE ARE ON THEIR WAY OUT TO STATES. AND THAT INCLUDES MAINE. GOVERNOR JANET MILLS HAS ORDERED MORE THAN 11-THOUSAND DOSES OF THIS VACCINE FOR THE STATE. PRESIDENT BIDEN IS SET TO MEET WITH SENATE DEMOCRATS AS THEY PREPARE TO CONSIDER HIS 1- POINT-9 TRILLION DOLLAR RELIEF PACKAGE. DEMOCRATS HOPING TO INCLUDE A 15- DOLLAR-AN-HOUR FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE. THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE BUT CHANGES WILL BE MADE IN THE SENATE. THE MAINE CDC ANNOUNCING 128 NEW CASES TODAY. AND NO NEW DEATHS. THERE ARE NOW NEARLY 45- THOUSAND TOTAL CASES IN OUR STATE. 62 PEOPLE ARE HOSPITALIZED, WITH 20 RECEIVING INTENSIVE CARE AND 8 ON VENTILATORS.