The Maine CDC cited Big Moose Inn for an “imminent health hazard” and is investigating further to see if guests were wearing masks, as well as whether Big Moose Inn required them as mandated by the state’s COVID-19 regulations.
There is no financial penalty for the citation, but there may be if the Maine CDC discovers further violations.
The health agency warned against holding weddings during the pandemic.
“Social gatherings such as weddings and receptions pose an elevated risk for virus transmission. The possibility of COVID-19 transmission increases as the number of attendees increases, even when some attendees are indoors and others are outdoors,” they said.
As of Tuesday, at least 4,356 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maine and 131 people have died. In the U.S., more than 5,754,100 have been infected with the virus and at least 177,198 people have died.
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