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 8, 2020
Trustees Properties Reopen
Trustees Properties Reopen
All but one of the Trustees of Reservations properties on Martha’s Vineyard will reopen Thursday. The Farm Institute remains closed to visitors.
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April 8, 2020
Tisbury Postpones Due Dates for Property Tax Bills to June 1
Tisbury Postpones Due Dates for Property Tax Bills to June 1
Tisbury property owners will have an extra month to pay their real estate and personal property taxes, following a vote by town selectmen Tuesday that moves the due date from May 1 to June 1.
April 8, 2020
Selectmen Adopt Strict Parking Limits at Menemsha
Selectmen Adopt Strict Parking Limits at Menemsha
Signs will go up, picnic tables will be removed and a 15-minute parking rule will go into effect in Menemsha this week after Chilmark selectmen heard concerns Tuesday about people congregating at scenic spots.
April 7, 2020
No New Cases for Third Straight Day, Hospital Confirms One Staffer Has Tested Positive for Covid-19
No New Cases for Third Straight Day, Hospital Confirms One Staffer Has Tested Positive for Covid-19
No new coronavirus cases were reported on the Vineyard Tuesday, while statewide confirmed cases continued to soar, along with the death toll from the disease.
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April 7, 2020
Beach Road Weekend Canceled
Beach Road Weekend Canceled
The multi-day music festival, scheduled for late July, was canceled by the Tisbury selectmen Tuesday afternoon.
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April 7, 2020
SSA Begins Further Service Reductions, As Traffic Continues Its Freefall
SSA Begins Further Service Reductions, As Traffic Continues Its Freefall
The Steamship Authority has announced further service reductions on the Vineyard route, beginning this week. The ferry Martha’s Vineyard will go off line on weekends.
April 7, 2020
Island Churches Lift Up the Message of Palm Sunday
Island Churches Lift Up the Message of Palm Sunday
Worshipers across Martha’s Vineyard prayed and lighted candles during Palm Sunday services that were held online or pre-recorded by Island ministers.
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April 6, 2020
Yard Cancels Performances
Yard Cancels Performances
The Yard has cancelled all programming at its Chilmark campus through June, according to an announcement from the performing arts nonprofit.
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April 6, 2020
Emergency Fund Gets $100,000 Boost
Emergency Fund Gets $100,000 Boost
The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard has announced a $100,000 gift to its Emergency Response Fund.
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April 6, 2020
Boards of Health, Hospital Reconcile Numbers on Coronavirus Cases; Nantucket Reports First Death
Boards of Health, Hospital Reconcile Numbers on Coronavirus Cases; Nantucket Reports First Death
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 on the Island held steady Monday, after case reporting discrepancies among the hospital, boards of health and state led to a one-case overcount.
April 6, 2020
Island Police, EMS Take Extra Precautions
Island Police, EMS Take Extra Precautions
Staggered shifts and scaling back on arrests are among the new protocols that have been adopted by Island police and emergency responders during the pandemic.
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April 5, 2020
Island Coronavirus Cases Stay Steady; New Field Hospital Planned on Cape Cod
Island Coronavirus Cases Stay Steady; New Field Hospital Planned on Cape Cod
No new coronavirus cases were reported on Martha’s Vineyard Sunday, while statewide cases continued to rise and a new field hospital on Cape Cod was announced by Gov. Charlie Baker.
April 4, 2020
Disc Golf Closes
Disc Golf Closes
The Riverhead Disc Golf Course off Barnes Road is closed until further notice by order of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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April 4, 2020
Hospital Reports Two More Cases of Covid-19, Bringing Island Total to Twelve
Hospital Reports Two More Cases of Covid-19, Bringing Island Total to Twelve
Two more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed Saturday, bringing the total of confirmed cases on the Island to 12. No one with the virus is hospitalized at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
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April 4, 2020
Help for Homebound Up-Island
Help for Homebound Up-Island
The Chilmark Neighbors to Neighbors hot line is available for residents who need help with errands while they are in isolation due to Covid-19.
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April 4, 2020
Islanders, Make History
Islanders, Make History
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum invites Islanders to share their stories of history in the making so that future generations will know what it was like to be here during the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 4, 2020
Utilities, Banks Offer Hardship Relief
Utilities, Banks Offer Hardship Relief
Islanders out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic are facing tough choices as the monthly bills come in. Local banks and utilities are responding.
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April 3, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Contributes $625,000 to Pandemic Relief Effort
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Contributes $625,000 to Pandemic Relief Effort
The Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank has announced a $625,000 charitable initiative for coronavirus relief through the month of April.
April 2, 2020
Cronig's Closes Sundays
Cronig's Closes Sundays
Cronig’s Market will be closed on Sundays until further notice, owner Steve Bernier said today. The store is not staffed for delivery or curbside pickup.
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April 1, 2020
Flurry of Activity as Vineyard Prepares for Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Flurry of Activity as Vineyard Prepares for Surge in Covid-19 Cases
No new cases of Covid-19 were reported on Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday, but with nine confirmed cases and counting, a flurry of preparations continued around the Island.
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