AUGUSTA — After a delay in releasing updated data by the promised deadline, the Maine CDC has updated its list, May 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,055 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,845 confirmed cases and 210 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,263 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 78 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 252.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are currently 59 hospitalized, including 27 in critical care and 13 on a ventilator. There are 165 available critical care beds out of 391 total and 242 available ventilators of 316 total and 439 alternative ventilators. 

By sex, 1,065 females have tested positive in the state and 989 males have tested positive. One person’s sex is listed as unknown by the Maine CDC. 

To view the Maine CDC’s interactive COVID-19 case trends and rates, please click here. 

The below cases represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“This is likely an underrepresentation of the true number of cases in Maine since not all individuals are being tested,” the Maine CDC says. “For individuals not considered to be at high risk, medical providers are currently advised to diagnose COVID-19 based on symptoms.” 

Each day, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state. Today’s update came at 1:10 p.m. 

All Reported COVID-19 Tests in Maine (As of May 20)