Media share updated COVID-19 numbers from UMS
The Portland Press Herald and CentralMaine.com reported 11 active coronavirus cases in the University of Maine System as of Sept. 7, including 8 at the University of Maine and one newly diagnosed case at the University of Maine Fort Kent. WAGM in Presque Isle and WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) covered the announcement of the new coronavirus case among students at UMaine Fort Kent, which was detected through asymptomatic testing. UMaine Fort Kent President Deb Hedeen indicated that that student, who is now quarantining, did not live on campus and had not been attending in-person classes.