Maine indoor weddings and receptions earlier this month were linked to at least 123 coronavirus cases. The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) said the marriage caused COVID-19 outbreaks in both prisons and nursing homes.
The Maine CDC confirmed to CBS News on Saturday that the number of positive cases associated with the incident has risen again to 123.
The number of cases at Alfred’s York County Jail has risen to 36 since Thursday, with a total of 54 cases – in 35 inmates and 19 staff. The number of cases at the Maple Crest Rehabilitation Center has been nine.
The marriage has been linked to a death last week from the virus.
In the big moose Maine re-reinstated his lodging and dining licenses on Friday after a temporary suspension earlier this week, the Maine CDC confirmed. Officials said the inn has failed to implement social distance guidelines, limiting the number of gatherings and asking customers for contact information.
Fifty people were present at the wedding on August Gust on, exceeding the state’s limit of one person.
“If you fail to comply with the governor’s executive orders and the DECD checklist, the department will immediately reinstate the temporary suspension of your license, which the health department may demand for your license, potential penalties, prolonged suspension or complete revocation.” Payment of attorney fees made by, ”the Department of Health and Human Services told the inn in a written letter on Friday.
The owner of Big Moose Inn, La La Re Kimier, issued a statement on Friday for the first time since the incident.
According to Dr OurGAGM, Kurmier wrote in part, “Our hearts are in the family, those who were married were affected by the virus and those who have been affected since then.” “There is no doubt that this virus is dangerous with widespread effects. We are also deeply saddened and frustrated by the many devastating effects of COVID-19. This is a challenging time for all of us.”
Kirmir said the inn had misinterpreted capacity guidelines, but staff members were required to wear masks and screen guests on arrival temperature. He added that the inn is updating its protocol to ensure safety during future events.
“Big Moose Inn is a family-owned business. We have taken the epidemic seriously, followed the rules because we understood them, and tried to keep our guests, employees and community safe and move beyond those rules. We can’t guarantee that the virus has spread completely to our facility, we know there are things we can do better. “
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