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Coronavirus Updates & Resources

Recent State, National Updates

Maine Updates Vaccine Strategy (Jan. 13, 2021) - https://bit.ly/3qgnPUP

Governor Strengthens Indoor Face Mask Requirements (Dec. 11, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3afLKiD

One-Time Relief Checks Planned in Maine (Dec. 10, 2020) - https://bit.ly/341M7sV

COVID Triggers Earlier Closing Times (Nov. 20, 2020) - https://bit.ly/396LoKB

Maine Quarantine Requirement Extended to Massachusetts (Nov. 13, 2020) – https://bit.ly/3puqYR8

FAQ Clarifying Mandatory Mask Requirements (Nov. 9, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3njWpMv

Governor Strengthens Face Mask Requirements (Nov. 5, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2Gxj5ch

Mills Tightens Restrictions, Extends Municipal Program (Nov. 1, 2020) - https://bit.ly/35YgiBo

Gov. Mills Updates Reopening Plan, Requires Masks in Municipal Buildings (Oct. 6, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2Sy6EiM

Additional COVID funds for Maine schools (Sept. 23, 2020) - https://bit.ly/360m0V3

Mills Announces Maine Economic Recovery Program: Phase Two (Sept. 22, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3mK5Nt2

Gov. Mills’ Program Offers Small Business Aid (Aug. 21, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3l5xmfF

Joint Statement for First Responders on Universal Masking (July 2, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2YTy7zk

State, MMA Provide Important Elections & Town Meeting Guidance (June 15, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2zxJlj4

U.S. CDC Unveils Reopening Guidelines (May 20, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2ToXFBb

Gov. Mills Announces Major IDEXX Testing Expansion (May 7, 2020) – https://bit.ly/2WCmhqR

Maine Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Support to Local, State Governments (May 5, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2SDJhVr

MEMA Offers Valuable Municipal Resource Advice (April 13, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2V5aa6l

Virus Prompts Plastic Bag Ban Delay in Maine (March 24, 2020) – https://bit.ly/3dq2gLZ

Maine DEP Reminds People What NOT to Flush (March 23, 2020) – https://memun.org/Articles/Article-View/ArticleId/13027/Maine-DEP-Reminds-People-What-NOT-to-Flush

State Activates 211 Coronavirus Information Line (March 12, 2020) - https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/press-release.shtml?id=2218094

Health Care Guidance, Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust

CDC Posters and Resources on Preventing Coronavirus Spread (September 17, 2020) - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html

Poison Control Center Fact Sheet on Household Cleaning Products (April 29, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2VRWcFr

MMEHT Coronavirus Information & Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.mmeht.org/coronavirus/

CDC Videos Offer Advice on Protecting Older Citizens (March 17, 2020) - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/videos.html

MMA Legal, Technical and Other Resources

MMA Legal Services Updates Election, Town Meeting Guidance (Jan. 12, 2021) - https://bit.ly/3iXJjBT

Summary of Federal COVID Relief, Response Provisions (Jan. 12, 2021) - https://bit.ly/3oyaO8F

New Maine Economic Recovery Program for Businesses (Dec. 1, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3lv1Jem

Maine Attorney General, DHHS Clarify Stronger Mask Rules (Nov. 24, 2020) - https://bit.ly/33fSnNj

FDA: Flu Shot More Important Than Ever (Nov. 18, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3lI6qTe

Maine Secretary of State’s Provides Nov. 3 Election Guidance (Oct. 8, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3nvLoZm

MMA Coronavirus Video Training Resources (Sept. 11, 2020) - https://memun.org/Member-Center/Video-Training-Library

Legal Guidance: The Coronavirus and Planning Boards and Boards of Appeals (Updated August 27, 2020)- https://bit.ly/2Qy9svb

NLC Toolkit for Safe Municipal Reopening (June 2, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2yVzbbM

Legal Guidance on Excise, Property Tax Executive Order (May 27, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2AcWaPQ

Why Municipal Stimulus Matters (May 15, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2Z4In8j

MMA Legal: Updated Guidance on Remote Meeting Participation (May 14, 2020) – https://memun.org/Documents?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=13657

FEMA Guide on COVID-19 Public Assistance Reimbursement (May 6, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2W9Dhpx

Maine DHHS: GA Guidance during COVID Emergency (April 28, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2KEIBdR

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (April 27, 2020) - https://bit.ly/3aGeUUx

FEMA Tutorial on Contracts During Emergency (April 23, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2KvLRse

MMA Posts Official Zoom Tutorial to Avoid ‘Bombing’ (April 16, 2020) - https://memun.org/Articles/Article-View/ArticleId/13116/Official-Zoom-Tutorial-to-Avoid-Bombing

MMA Video Message: We’re Here During Trying Times for Members (April 15, 2020) – https://memun.org/Coronavirus-Resources/A-Message-from-MMA-Were-Here-for-You

Employer Guidance, Financial Updates

Maine Department of Labor Guidance for Laid Off Workers (Sept. 30, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2SeSxid

Maine Department of Labor Offers Unemployment Fraud Poster (June 3, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2U917jX

COVID-19 Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Information (April 7, 2020) - https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/

COVID-19 Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Frequently Asked Questions (April 7, 2020) - https://www.maine.gov/labor/docs/2020/covid19/covidfaqandui.pdf

From Our Members

Sanford Passes Emergency Mask Ordinance (Sept. 11, 2020) – https://bit.ly/32kW4l1

Southern York County Video Promotes COVID Precautions, Boosts Businesses (Aug. 17, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2DZEKsg

Greater Bangor says: Mask Up! (July 8, 2020) - https://chlb.me/mask-up-for-me/

City of Saco’s Guide to Digital Public Meetings (April 2, 2020) - https://bit.ly/2JA3DtS

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