Coronavirus
Here is a chronology of stories published by the Vineyard Gazette related to the coronavirus:
updated 7 months ago
5:45pm, June 30, 2022
Hospital Urges Caution as Covid Cases Surge Again on Eve of Holiday
Covid-19 case numbers have increased sharply on the Vineyard, prompting public health officials to issue advisories this week.
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April 29, 2020
Hospital, Chamber Retract Message to Summer Residents
Hospital, Chamber Retract Message to Summer Residents
In a quick reversal, the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and Martha’s Vineyard Hospital retracted an open letter to seasonal homeowners after seeing backlash Tuesday.
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April 29, 2020
Tisbury Settles on Place for Annual Town Meeting
Tisbury Settles on Place for Annual Town Meeting
Barring the unforeseen, the Tisbury annual and special town meetings will take place Saturday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m., on the Tisbury school playground to provide for social distancing among voters.
April 29, 2020
Selectmen Blast Boatline, Press for Speedy Pier Repairs
Selectmen Blast Boatline, Press for Speedy Pier Repairs
In a forceful letter, the Oak Bluffs selectmen this week called on the Steamship Authority to make immediate repairs to the summer ferry terminal on the North Bluff.
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April 28, 2020
Steamship Authority Steadies Its Financial Ship
Steamship Authority Steadies Its Financial Ship
The financially woe-begotten Steamship Authority has seen a short-term jump in traffic, general manager Bob Davis announced at the weekly board meeting Tuesday, although he said the long-term picture remains a question mark. Ferry traffic is trending upward again.
April 28, 2020
Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to May 18
Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to May 18
Hospital officials confirm the 17th case of coronavirus on Martha's Vineyard, as Gov. Charlie Baker tells non-essential businesses to remain closed until May 18, saying it is too early to let up on restrictions.
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April 28, 2020
Hy-Line Requires Face Coverings
Hy-Line Requires Face Coverings
Face coverings are now required aboard the Hy-Line passenger ferry service between Hyannis and the Islands.
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April 28, 2020
Tisbury Requires Face Masks on Public Buses, Mulls Same for SSA
Tisbury Requires Face Masks on Public Buses, Mulls Same for SSA
Both riders and drivers aboard Vineyard Transit Authority buses in Tisbury will be required to wear face coverings, following a vote by the town board of health Tuesday.
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April 28, 2020
Surplus Scallops to Feed Hungry Islanders
Surplus Scallops to Feed Hungry Islanders
Sea scallops are coming to Island food relief agencies this spring through the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust.
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April 28, 2020
Builders, Landscapers Go Back to Work, With All Due Caution
Builders, Landscapers Go Back to Work, With All Due Caution
Building and landscaping projects stuttered back into gear for the first time in more than a month, as one and two-person crews returned to work under strict guidelines.
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April 28, 2020
Mental Health Counseling Needs See a Spike on Island
Mental Health Counseling Needs See a Spike on Island
The need for mental health counseling has been on the rise during the pandemic, said Jennifer Vogel, program director for the Island Counseling Center at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.
April 27, 2020
Governor Demurs on Steamship Authority Bailout
Governor Demurs on Steamship Authority Bailout
In his daily press briefing Monday, Gov. Charlie Baker was vague about whether the state would help rescue the financially struggling Steamship Authority.
April 27, 2020
Chilmark Beaches Stay Open, With Limits
Chilmark Beaches Stay Open, With Limits
Chilmark beaches will open on schedule this summer, but with new safety precautions including limited parking.
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April 27, 2020
Extra Funding Helps Shelter Island Homeless
Extra Funding Helps Shelter Island Homeless
The problem of homelessness on Martha’s Vineyard is getting extra attention, and resources, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 26, 2020
Habitat Postpones Mortgage Payments
Habitat Postpones Mortgage Payments
Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard is deferring homeowners’ mortgage payments and absorbing their escrow payments.
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April 26, 2020
A Month Into State Stay-at-Home Order, 16 Covid-19 Cases Here
A Month Into State Stay-at-Home Order, 16 Covid-19 Cases Here
As a statewide stay-at-home order ended its first month, Gov. Charlie Baker said it was too soon to say when reopening could begin.
April 26, 2020
Testing Follows Strict Protocols, But Picture Remains Incomplete
Testing Follows Strict Protocols, But Picture Remains Incomplete
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has tested more than 350 people for the coronavirus since the outbreak began over a month ago.
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April 25, 2020
Sober House Waives Rent
Sober House Waives Rent
Vineyard House is waiving rent for its residents during the coronavirus pandemic and seeking online donations to make up the shortfall.
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April 25, 2020
SSA Funded Through July
SSA Funded Through July
A $12 million injection of federal funding will keep the Steamship Authority going until August 1.
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April 24, 2020
Camp Jabberwocky Cancels Summer Programs
Camp Jabberwocky Cancels Summer Programs
Camp Jabberwocky is canceling its summer camp programs, executive director Liza Gallagher announced Friday morning.
April 23, 2020
Coronavirus Cases Climb to 16 on Island, While State Figures Soar
Coronavirus Cases Climb to 16 on Island, While State Figures Soar
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new confirmed coronavirus case Thursday morning, bringing the total number of confirmed cases on the Vineyard to 16. The state reported the most new cases yet.
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