Students who need Tdap or Meningitis Vaccination? FREE clinics offered in Portland every Monday during Sept by appointment ONLY. CALL 207-287-6730.
If you feel you require a COVID-19 test and it is NOT an emergency (for emergency situations CALL 911):
Call your primary care doctor FIRST.
If you do not have a primary care doctor and would like to locate a testing site:
Questions to consider asking:
What is the cost of the test?
How long does it take to get my results back?
As always, if you are symptomatic or have had direct, prolonged exposure to a positive COVID-19 individual - please quarantine yourself until cleared by a physician.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe symptoms.
Fever
Cough
Tiredness
Difficulty Breathing (in severe cases)
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
Stay home as much as you can - it is okay to be close with those that live in your home as long as everyone is healthy.
Keep a safe distance (6 feet) from others if you have to leave home.
Cover your face and mouth with a cloth face cover (face mask) when you are around others.
Wash your hands often .
Cover your cough .
Sick? Call ahead to your doctors office, DO NOT JUST SHOW UP!
Clean surfaces often .
Limit events that require close contact.
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately.
Emergency warning signs include:
Trouble Breathing
Persistent pain or Pressure in your chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face
These symptoms are not all inclusive.
Please contact your medical provider for any symptoms that are severe or concerning.
Asthma Care at School Post COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19: Child Feels/Appears Unwell Flowchart
COVID-19 Pre-Screening Tool for School Attendance
Ending COVID‐19 Isolation in Non‐Healthcare Settings
Ending Quarantine and Return to Work if You Are Exposed to a COVID‐19 Case
How to Wear a Non-Medical Cloth Face Mask Safely
How to Wear a Medical Mask Safely
Maine DOE and CDC Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction updated: 7/17/20
For the latest and most up to date information including a symptom checker visit the US CDC website.
For the most update to date State of Maine Resources visit Maine CDC Website. Most answers to your questions can be found in their FAQ.
A free book for children on Coronavirus is available for download; you can access it here.