PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Long Creek Youth Development Center is testing all staff and residents for the new coronavirus after a youth detainee tested positive for the virus.

The Maine Department of Corrections announced the decision to adopt universal testing on Sunday after learning of the positive test result. The youth was tested Friday before being released; test results became available Saturday, officials said.

The minor was asymptomatic while at the detention center and is now self-quarantining, officials said.

In addition to campus-wide testing, the South Portland detention center is stepping up precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, including medical monitoring and use of personal protective equipment.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

In other coronavirus-related news:

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PORTLAND BAR SCENE

The Portland Police Department said businesses in the Old Port district are in compliance with restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus.

Many were outraged when photos circulated on social media of a large group of people, many without face coverings, Friday night on Wharf Street, which is home to numerous restaurants and bars.

Police stepped up patrols Saturday night, and the sweep yielded no violations or fines, said police spokesman Lt. Robert Martin.

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UNITY COLLEGE

Unity College will continue with remote learning this fall.

Officials made the decision to teach classes remotely through the spring of 2021. Remote or online courses will be offered at the online tuition rate, which is significantly less than tuition for in-person learning.

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