November 8, 2020

Cronig's to Stay Closed Through Wednesday After Cluster Outbreak Among Employees

Cronig's to Stay Closed Through Wednesday After Cluster Outbreak Among Employees

Cronig’s Market will remain shuttered until at least Thursday, after a cluster of ten cases have now been identified in store employees, owner Steve Bernier said Monday.

November 6, 2020

Hospital Reports Five New Cases Friday, Capping Tumultuous Week

Hospital Reports Five New Cases Friday, Capping Tumultuous Week

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported five new Covid-19 cases on Friday, capping a two week period in which the Island has seen 33 new cases and public health officials have urged vigilance.

November 6, 2020

Hospital Reports Five New Cases Friday, Capping Tumultuous Week

Hospital Reports Five New Cases Friday, Capping Tumultuous Week

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported five new Covid-19 cases on Friday, capping a two week period in which the Island has seen 33 new cases and public health officials have urged vigilance.

November 6, 2020

Tisbury School Student Tests Positive for Covid-19

Tisbury School Student Tests Positive for Covid-19

A student at the Tisbury School has tested positive for Covid-19, Tisbury health agent Maura Valley confirmed Friday. School superintendent Matt D'Andrea wrote that an individual had tested positive in an earlier letter to parents.

November 6, 2020

School Committee Approves Draft of Covid Testing Plan

School Committee Approves Draft of Covid Testing Plan

The all-Island committee voted Thursday to authorize a new school-wide testing plan, unanimously backing a draft of the program while deferring the question of funding to local district committees.

November 6, 2020

School Committee Approves Draft of Covid Testing Plan

School Committee Approves Draft of Covid Testing Plan

The all-Island committee voted Thursday to authorize a new school-wide testing plan, unanimously backing a draft of the program while deferring the question of funding to local district committees.

November 5, 2020

Three New Cases Thursday, In Continued Upward Trend

Three New Cases Thursday, In Continued Upward Trend

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported three new coronavirus patients Thursday, continuing a marked rise in cases that the Island has seen over the past two weeks.

November 4, 2020

Coronavirus Surge Continues With Four New Cases Wednesday

Coronavirus Surge Continues With Four New Cases Wednesday

Three new coronavirus cases were reported by Martha’s Vineyard Hospital early Wednesday morning as an Island case surge that began early last week continues. TestMV reported a fourth case later in the day.

November 2, 2020

Governor Baker Requires Masks, Tightens Gathering Rules

Governor Baker Requires Masks, Tightens Gathering Rules

With Covid-19 cases climbing throughout the state, Gov. Charlie Baker Monday instituted a series of targeted new executive orders, including a mask requirement for all.

November 1, 2020

As Cases Surge, Hospital, Boards of Health Urge Renewed Vigilance

As Cases Surge, Hospital, Boards of Health Urge Renewed Vigilance

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island boards of health put out a joint statement Sunday, calling urgently for renewed vigilance and strict safety protocols.

October 30, 2020

Vineyard Covid Spike Continues With Five New Cases Reported Friday

Vineyard Covid Spike Continues With Five New Cases Reported Friday

Coronavirus cases continued to spike on the Vineyard and throughout the state, with the Island boards of health reporting an additional five new patients on Friday.

October 30, 2020

Vineyard Covid Spike Continues With Five New Cases Reported Friday

Vineyard Covid Spike Continues With Five New Cases Reported Friday

Coronavirus cases continued to spike on the Vineyard and throughout the state, with the Island boards of health reporting an additional five new patients on Friday.

October 29, 2020

Four New Cases Reported Thursday, Including One More Traced to Wedding Cluster

Four New Cases Reported Thursday, Including One More Traced to Wedding Cluster

A coronavirus case cluster that has contributed to an overall spike in Covid-19 patients on Island this week continues to expand.

October 28, 2020

Three New Cases Wednesday; Wedding Case Cluster Grows

Three New Cases Wednesday; Wedding Case Cluster Grows

Three new coronavirus cases were reported Wednesday, one connected to a case cluster stemming from a Columbus Day weekend wedding held on-Island.

October 27, 2020

Cluster of Covid-19 Cases Traced to Wedding Held Over Columbus Day

Cluster of Covid-19 Cases Traced to Wedding Held Over Columbus Day

A cluster of eight coronavirus cases has been traced to a wedding that was held on Martha’s Vineyard over Columbus Day weekend and violated state guidelines regarding travel protocol, according to Island health officials.

October 26, 2020

Vineyard Sees Six New Cases, Health Officials Investigate Cluster

Vineyard Sees Six New Cases, Health Officials Investigate Cluster

The Island boards of health reported six new cases of Covid-19 on Monday and said they were investigating a cluster of cases stemming from a private event held on Oct. 11

October 23, 2020

Two New Cases on the Vineyard Friday; State Numbers Rise

Two New Cases on the Vineyard Friday; State Numbers Rise

The Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported two new coronavirus cases on the Island Friday, bringing the total case count to 113.

October 22, 2020

Governor Baker Puts the Freeze on Ice Arenas

Governor Baker Puts the Freeze on Ice Arenas

Due to rising cases of Covid-19 connected to indoor ice hockey, Governor Baker has ordered all indoor ice arenas and skating facilities to cease operations for the next two weeks.

October 22, 2020

No New Cases Reported On Vineyard, as State Numbers Jump

No New Cases Reported On Vineyard, as State Numbers Jump

The state Department of Public Health reported nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, their highest number in months despite Island health agents reporting no new cases of the virus on the Vineyard.

October 22, 2020

No New Cases Reported On Vineyard, as State Numbers Jump

No New Cases Reported On Vineyard, as State Numbers Jump

The state Department of Public Health reported nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, their highest number in months despite Island health agents reporting no new cases of the virus on the Vineyard.

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