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Coronavirus
Here is a chronology of stories published by the Vineyard Gazette related to the coronavirus:
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4:45pm, April 13, 2021
Covid Community Forum Stresses Vigilance
At Monday's Covid forum over 15 community leaders gave presentations about the spread of the virus on the Island this spring.
Coronavirus
April 12, 2021
Cases Stay High; More Vaccine Appointments Open Up
Cases Stay High; More Vaccine Appointments Open Up
After a recent surge in Covid-19 cases on the Vineyard, health agents reported 73 new positive tests this week — a slight downturn from the week prior.
April 11, 2021
Covid-19 Public Forum Scheduled for Monday
Covid-19 Public Forum Scheduled for Monday
A forum to raise public awareness about the spread of Covid-19 on Martha's Vineyard has been scheduled for Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
April 9, 2021
Contagious Virus Variant Detected on Island
Contagious Virus Variant Detected on Island
A more virulent strain of the Covid-19 virus has been identified on Martha’s Vineyard, hospital officials confirmed Friday, after positive test samples were sent to a state lab for testing.
April 8, 2021
As Vaccine Demand Exceeds Supply, Islanders Look to Mainland
As Vaccine Demand Exceeds Supply, Islanders Look to Mainland
With only one vaccination site at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, some Islanders are crossing the sound for vaccine appointments.
April 7, 2021
State Will Test for Virus Variants as Island Surge Continues
State Will Test for Virus Variants as Island Surge Continues
Hospital officials announced that they had requested the state to test for virus variants. Meanwhile, first-dose vaccine appointments increased this week, but questions remain.
April 5, 2021
Covid Cases Surge, Reaching New Weekly High
Covid Cases Surge, Reaching New Weekly High
Island health agents reported the highest weekly Covid-19 case total since the pandemic began on Monday, with 101 Island residents testing positive for the virus since last Sunday as a recent surge continues.
April 2, 2021
Case Numbers Continue to Spike Throughout Week
Case Numbers Continue to Spike Throughout Week
Health agents reported a flurry of new positive Covid-19 tests over the week and weekend as a case cluster traced to a Vineyard Haven barber shop grew to include customers.
April 1, 2021
Vaccine Team Keeps Rollout Running Smoothly
Vaccine Team Keeps Rollout Running Smoothly
Once a small team of nurses and per-diem staffers, the vaccination team at Martha's Vineyard Hospital has grown to keep up with the state and federal vaccine supply.
March 26, 2021
After Weeks of Decline, Cases See a Spike on Island
After Weeks of Decline, Cases See a Spike on Island
Martha’s Vineyard health agents have reported 25 new cases of Covid-19 since last Sunday, marking a spike in case numbers after a long period of declining counts following the New Year holiday.
March 24, 2021
Supply Issues Slow Hospital Vaccine Rollout
Supply Issues Slow Hospital Vaccine Rollout
State and federal supply issues continue to stymie the Covid-19 vaccine rollout on Island, as recent expansions in eligibility have not been met with a matching increase in doses.
March 23, 2021
Hospital Opens Vaccine Signups for Newly Eligible Islanders
Hospital Opens Vaccine Signups for Newly Eligible Islanders
A new swath of Island residents — including people aged 60 and older, grocery store and restaurant staff, and transportation workers — are eligible to sign up for the vaccine.
March 17, 2021
Governor Airs Vaccination Schedule for All
Governor Airs Vaccination Schedule for All
All Massachusetts residents aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccinations starting April 19, according to a new state timeline released Wednesday morning.
March 10, 2021
Vaccine Clinic for Teachers Fills Up Quickly
Vaccine Clinic for Teachers Fills Up Quickly
A clinic to vaccinate Martha’s Vineyard public school teachers will begin Thursday, hospital and high school leaders announced this week. The clinic has already filled 250 vaccination slots.
March 9, 2021
New Round of Vaccine Appointments Begins
New Round of Vaccine Appointments Begins
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital signed up 544 more Islanders for vaccine appointments Monday, after registration eligibility was expanded to include teachers.
March 4, 2021
Hospital Opens Vaccine Appointments to Teachers
Hospital Opens Vaccine Appointments to Teachers
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital announced that Island teachers and child care workers can sign up for vaccine appointments starting Monday, March 8, after Gov. Charlie Baker opened up vaccines to all state educators in a surprise move Wednesday morning.
March 1, 2021
Hospital Quickly Fills More Vaccine Appointments
Hospital Quickly Fills More Vaccine Appointments
A chaotic weekend that initially saw Islanders shut out of vaccines culminated with the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital filling 900 appointments.
February 27, 2021
Islanders Shut Out of Vaccine Appointments
Islanders Shut Out of Vaccine Appointments
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital’s smooth vaccine rollout took a sudden turn on Saturday, after the hospital received zero new Covid-19 vaccine doses from the state.
February 25, 2021
Hospital 65-Plus Vaccine Signups Resume Saturday
Hospital 65-Plus Vaccine Signups Resume Saturday
After thousands rushed to register for a vaccine appointment last weekend, hospital officials said they would continue to open new slots on a weekly basis every Saturday at 8 a.m.
February 25, 2021
Governor Baker Forges Ahead With Reopening Plan
Governor Baker Forges Ahead With Reopening Plan
With state and Island Covid-19 cases in sharp decline, Gov. Charlie Baker has forged ahead with the state’s slow reopening process, moving to expand capacity at indoor venues starting March 1.
February 22, 2021
Vaccines Begin for 65-Plus, After Appointments Fill in a Flash
Vaccines Begin for 65-Plus, After Appointments Fill in a Flash
Vaccine clinics for Island residents 65 and older began Monday after more than 1,200 appointments filled up in less than an hour Saturday.
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What's Open, What's Closed
updated 6 hours ago
April 14, 2021, 10:15am
Restaurants, farm stands and retail shops on Martha’s Vineyard are open, or in the process of opening for the season. The coronavirus pandemic has forced changes in the hours and operations of many establishments. What follows is a regularly updated list of what is open and what is closed on the Island.
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