From March through September, the average number of contacts identified in Maine coronavirus investigations was 3.5. Calderon started to feel ill a few days later, and she tested positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 20. McDonald said he hopes that might help with an alarming widening of social groups and casual encounters, particularly among youths. “Instead of counting the contacts on single digits, it’s now getting to two or three dozen in some cases. Raimondo said she would not hesitate to fine hosts of gatherings found to fuel transmission $500 for each person over the limit.

Source: Washington Post November 12, 2020 13:05 UTC