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We are in the midst of one of the greatest public health crises this world has seen in more than a century.
This virus will continue to sicken people across our state and our country; our cases will grow, and unfortunately, more people will die.
I say this to be direct, to be as honest with you as I can.
Because saving lives depends on all of us.
Good morning, I am Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening.
Effective Thursday morning, April 2nd, until at least April 30, I have ordered:
While I cannot simply close the State’s border, or pull up the Maine-New Hampshire Bridge as some people have suggested, I have issued a new travel order, effective immediately, requiring that anyone entering Maine self-quarantine for 14 days at home and obey Maine’s Stay Healthy at Home Order.
There will be a few exceptions for essential travel, but basically, if you don’t need to come to Maine right now for an essential purpose, please don’t.
This is difficult on all of us, but if we pull together, we can and will defeat this virus. Maine is a welcoming state, and we do welcome the many servicemembers, Coast Guard folks and medical professionals and so many people who are here to help us. I ask Maine people not to make assumptions about others or their license plate, and we welcome the cooperation of other visitors and returning residents in quarantining themselves and keeping us all safe in accordance with my travel order. Let us treat all people in Maine with compassion and kindness. That is how we will get through this.
If we all do our part, you and your family can stay safe. And the sooner we all take all these measures, the sooner we can flatten that curve, avoid the surge, and be safe once again as a state.
So, do your part: Stay apart.
If you love your neighbor, your family, if you love this state, as I do, please, don’t travel. Stay healthy. Stay home.
I am Governor Janet Mills.
God bless you and yours and keep you all safe.
And may God bless the State of Maine.