Coronavirus (COVID19) Information

Keep Maine Healthy Testing Site Information

7/8/20 Executive Order from Governor Mills - MASKING

5/20/20 Increase in COVID-19 in Lewiston:  WHAT YOU CAN DO

5/15/20 Status Update - Lewiston Municipal Operations - Some Offices Providing In-Person Service by Appointment Only

The Coronavirus (COVID19) Pandemic is currently a serious public health emergency, and in an effort to combat community transmission of COVID19, the City of Lewiston is daily monitoring updates from the Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC), communicating with public health leaders, and actively taking safety measures. This page will be regularly updated with evolving news and information. Social distancing is key to help stop the spread of COVID19.

Lewiston’s Administrative Offices Re-opened on Monday, June 15th. We are open from 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.  Safety precautions are being taken due to COVID19, and visitors are asked to wear a mask unless prohibited from doing so due to health reasons.  

 If You Prefer, You Can Still Do City Business from a Distance:

• Do City Business Online 
• Postal Mail:  27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME  04240      
  
• E-mail: Staff Directory - http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/directory.aspx
• Telephone:  (207) 513-3000
• Drop-Box on Park Street Side of City Hall:  Water bills, tax payments, etc.
• FAX Machine:  (207) 784-2959
  

   Municipal Closures & Schedule Changes

• Lewiston Public Library - Closed Until Further Notice - Does Have Virtual Offerings

        NEW CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE:  http://lplonline.org/lpltogo/  

• Lewiston Recreation & Seniors Programs - Closed Until Further Notice - Recreation Does Have Virtual Offerings
  
• Lewiston Public Schools - Closed For the Remainder of the School Year
• Lewiston Oak Street Bus Station, 111 Bates Street - Closed (Bus Service Still Operating)
• LA CA$H - Closed for Tax Season

  Health Information                             

• What To Do If You Are Sick & Believe You May Be Infected? 
• Maine CDC Health Alert Advisories
  
• How Does It Spread & High-Risk Geographic Areas
• How to Prepare Your Household
• Tri-County Mental Health Services - Mental Health/Substance Concerns - 1-888-304-4673
• State Crisis Hotline - 1-888-568-1112

     What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?

• Watch for symptoms:  fever, cough, shortness of breath, and sometimes a sore throat.
• Practice social distancing, to include no social gatherings, no handshakes, no close contact
  
•  Remain 6 feet apart from someone you come in contact with
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (60% alcohol content)
  
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Stay home while you’re sick 
• Wipe shopping cart handles before use
• Evaluate plane travel
  
  • Consult US CDC Travel Alerts
  • Consult US State Department Travel Advisories
    

Thank you to the Maine CDC for the wealth of information it has provided.