University of Maine System COVID Data by Campus
13 — Known Cases of UMS students or employees in ME CDC Isolation
- 10 UMaine: 2 new cases, see information in campus news item
- 6 UMaine students isolating on campus
- 4 UMaine students isolating off-campus
- 1 UMF: an adjunct faculty member isolating in the Farmington area
- 2 USM: 1 on-campus and 1 off-campus student
- 0 Maine Law: student has been released from ME CDC Isolation
There are no known cases at the other University of Maine System universities.
The above Data reflects ACTIVE known cases identified through the UMS asymptomatic screening and other testing venues. When an individual is released from an isolation order by the Maine CDC the active case number shared in the Together for Maine daily update is reduced to reflect that change. UMS is reporting 13 known cases today, up from the 12 reported 8/31/20.
Asymptomatic Screening Dashboard Update for Fall Safe Return
- 6,608 Tests to Date
- 4 Positive Tests Results to Date, see note below
Note on Asymptomatic Positive Results: The Asymptomatic Screening Dashboard is updated once daily at about 5 AM and does not currently reflect the latest two cases identified at UMaine.
UMS has now identified 6 positive cases through its asymptomatic arrival screening among the 13 known and active cases being reported in today’s update — 4 cases at UMaine and 2 cases at the University of Southern Maine. The 7 other cases reported today in the 13 known and active cases were identified through other testing venues and have been verified through collaboration with the Maine CDC.
UMS News
94% of Isolation Space and 98% of Quarantine Space Remains Available: The University of Maine System has 607 spaces set aside or available to serve as either isolation or quarantine space. There continues to be very strong capacity to isolate or quarantine members of the University community to limit the spread of infection.
CampusClear Daily Screening App Now Available: The University of Maine System is making the #CampusClear daily screening app available for immediate use. This simple, easy to use app provides a daily prompt to indicate any symptoms someone may be experiencing prior to attending classes or heading to campus. Based on their responses individuals will be provided with guidance on how to make an informed decision about participation in on-campus activities.
Please follow this link for additional information and installation instructions.
University News
UMaine: The two new cases at UMaine were identified through the university’s asymptomatic arrival screening. The students are residence hall students and have been moved to campus-based isolation units.
UMaine’s Fall Convocation Fully Virtual: A UMaine employee who has reported tertiary exposure to an individual who just tested positive for COVID-19 was working closely yesterday with individuals organizing today’s Convocation. The event, which was planned to be largely virtual, will now be fully virtual out of an abundance of caution. UMaine’s COVID-19 data is updated daily in the Together for Maine briefing published by the University of Maine System.
Please follow this link for Fall Convocation Event Details and access to the live stream.
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