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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March 25, 2020
With First Patient Admitted, Hospital Urges Islanders to Stay at Home
With First Patient Admitted, Hospital Urges Islanders to Stay at Home
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital confirmed Wednesday that it had admitted its first patient for treatment from Covid-19, as cases of the coronavirus statewide rocketed upward.
March 25, 2020
Hospital Admits First Patient With Covid-19; Towns Direct Islanders to Stay Home in Sweeping, Restrictive Order
Hospital Admits First Patient With Covid-19; Towns Direct Islanders to Stay Home in Sweeping, Restrictive Order
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital confirmed Wednesday that it had admitted its first patient for treatment from Covid-19, one day after Chilmark, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Tisbury and West Tisbury adopted a sweeping stay-at-home emergency order.
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March 23, 2020
Hunkering Down, Reaching Out, Helping Islanders
Hunkering Down, Reaching Out, Helping Islanders
As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, Island agencies and nonprofits are finding new ways to reach the people they serve — without coming anywhere near them.
March 22, 2020
Governor Baker Urges Second Home Owners to Stay Away from Islands
Governor Baker Urges Second Home Owners to Stay Away from Islands
The Steamship Authority on Sunday released statistics showing a modest increase in out-of-state vehicles coming to the Vineyard in the first half of March, as Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker urged residents with second homes on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard to stay home.
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March 22, 2020
Reduced Ferry Schedule Goes Into Effect
Reduced Ferry Schedule Goes Into Effect
Six regularly scheduled ferry runs have been cut effective Sunday, as traffic to the Island begins to decline. Other transit agencies are taking steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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March 20, 2020
MVTV Covid-19 Broadcasts
MVTV Covid-19 Broadcasts
MVTV has started broacasting local Covid-19 informational updates that include interviews with local officials.
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March 19, 2020
Parents and Kids Get Creative at Home
Parents and Kids Get Creative at Home
This week, schools around the country shut their doors leaving parents and children scrambling for routines and learning how to home school on the fly.
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March 19, 2020
Community Groups Organize to Help the Vulnerable
Community Groups Organize to Help the Vulnerable
With an Islandwide shutdown beginning to weigh on the Vineyard’s most vulnerable residents, volunteers are needed during the coronavirus emergency.
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March 19, 2020
Government Offices Close in Every Island Town
Government Offices Close in Every Island Town
Government institutions on the Vineyard took unprecedented steps this week to close town halls, cancel in-person meetings, and activate emergency operation plans.
March 19, 2020
Emergency Relief Fund Announced
Emergency Relief Fund Announced
The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard has launched an emergency response fund for Island nonprofits.
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March 19, 2020
Care for Community
Care for Community
A new program called Care for Community will work as a matchmaker between food organizations and volunteers. All Island nonprofits are eligible to participate.
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March 18, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard Shutters, State Numbers Rise, Hospital Mobilizes for Expected Cases of Coronavirus
Martha’s Vineyard Shutters, State Numbers Rise, Hospital Mobilizes for Expected Cases of Coronavirus
Leaders at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said Wednesday morning they expect to see the first positive case of Covid-19 on the Island within a matter of days.
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March 17, 2020
Athletes Urged to Isolate
Athletes Urged to Isolate
Island athletic coaches have sent out emails urging their players to practice social isolation and not get together for informal training sessions.
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March 16, 2020
Staying Hopeful With a Heavy Heart
Staying Hopeful With a Heavy Heart
My mantra has been no talking about Covid-19 with our clients. So the staff meetings were brimming with only that.
March 14, 2020
Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Cape Cod Patient
Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Cape Cod Patient
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed Barnstable County’s first case of Covid-19.
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March 13, 2020
Island Schools Close for Two Weeks
Island Schools Close for Two Weeks
Due to the threat of the coronavirus, all Vineyard schools will close for two weeks, beginning Monday.
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March 12, 2020
Agencies Rally as Vineyard Prepares for Pandemic
Agencies Rally as Vineyard Prepares for Pandemic
The pace of cancellations has quickened and Island agencies and businesses are announcing new rules aimed at controlling the spread of Covid-19.
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March 12, 2020
Do Unto Others
Do Unto Others
It is only a matter of time before COVID-19 reaches Martha’s Vineyard, and preparedness plans are emerging.
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March 10, 2020
School Superintendent Outlines Strategies for Coronavirus
School Superintendent Outlines Strategies for Coronavirus
The coronavirus is making its presence felt in Martha’s Vineyard schools, with four staff members under self-quarantine after recent international travel and a number of children out of class.
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March 5, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, High School Cancels Student Trips
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, High School Cancels Student Trips
Amid growing concern about the global coronavirus outbreak, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has taken numerous measures including canceling school trips.
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