Remdesivir might end up being used to keep less severe cases from getting worse, one Maine researcher says.

Education Commissioner Pender Makin describes a new state initiative to ensure access to distance learning technology for all Maine students.

The director of the Maine CDC says more widespread testing is being done in congregate care settings, and national commercial labs have increased their test capacity.

No new deaths were reported Tuesday and the state received a shipment of remdesivir, a new drug that has shown promise treating COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.

But threats remain, especially with tourist season coming up and the potential for throngs of people to gather in some places.

Gov. Janet Mills drew attention to the reopening of some businesses under the first stage of her plan Friday and urged critics to be aware of the health risks of moving too quickly.