Coronavirus
Here is a chronology of stories published by the Vineyard Gazette related to the coronavirus:
updated 1 day ago
6:46pm, May 23, 2020
No New Cases; Island Health Officials Remain Vigilant
Martha’s Vineyard health officials reported no new coronavirus cases for the seventh straight day Saturday
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April 9, 2020, 5:24pm
Contact Tracing Is Key Part of Public Health Effort
Contact Tracing Is Key Part of Public Health Effort
Six Island health agents and public health nurses with Island Health Care are hard at work identifying and monitoring every confirmed case of Covid-19 on the Vineyard.
April 9, 2020, 12:42pm
Playhouse Cancels Summer Shows
Playhouse Cancels Summer Shows
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse announced today it has canceled its summer season of live productions, children’s programs and other events.
April 9, 2020, 11:43am
Longtime Oak Bluffs Summer Resident Dies from Covid-19
Longtime Oak Bluffs Summer Resident Dies from Covid-19
Gary A. Jenkins, an entertainment attorney who lived in Scarsdale, N.Y., died March 29 after contracting the virus. Mr. Jenkins had summered on the Vineyard for more than half a century.
April 9, 2020, 11:29am
Looking to Fellowship and Compassion to Ease the Pain
Looking to Fellowship and Compassion to Ease the Pain
Today I have been in self-quarantine for almost nine weeks, parallel but completely separate from the pandemic.
April 8, 2020, 5:35pm
Hospital Confirms 12th Case of Coronavirus; Island Health Care Receives Federal Grant
Hospital Confirms 12th Case of Coronavirus; Island Health Care Receives Federal Grant
The latest confirmed case of Covid-19 is a man in his thirties, public health officials said Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases on the Island to 12. In related news, Cong. Bill Keating announced a $513,830 federal grant to Island Health Care.
April 8, 2020, 12:38pm
Tisbury Shoppers Must Mask Up
Tisbury Shoppers Must Mask Up
Anyone entering a grocery store within the town of Tisbury must go alone and wear a face covering, starting Thursday.
April 8, 2020, 12:13pm
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.
April 8, 2020, 7:39am
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, 7:26am
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, 6:14pm
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.
April 7, 2020, 5:31pm
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.
April 7, 2020, 2:44pm
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, 7:53am
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.
April 6, 2020, 8:00pm
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.
April 6, 2020, 6:42pm
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.
April 6, 2020, 4:33pm
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, 6:27am
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.
April 5, 2020, 4:49pm
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, 5:51pm
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.
April 4, 2020, 5:40pm
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.
April 4, 2020, 12:22pm
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.
April 4, 2020, 12:11pm
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.
April 4, 2020, 11:48am
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.
April 3, 2020, 5:15pm
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, 3:14pm
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.
April 1, 2020, 5:18pm
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.
April 1, 2020, 5:02pm
National Guard Delivers Emergency Supplies to the Vineyard
National Guard Delivers Emergency Supplies to the Vineyard
A convoy of National Guard trucks arrived on the Island Wednesday morning to deliver a staff isolation tent to the Edgartown house of correction, and other supplies Islandwide.
April 1, 2020, 4:10pm
Emergency Grants Begin
Emergency Grants Begin
Seven Island nonprofits will share nearly $54,000 in emergency grants announced today by the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard.
April 1, 2020, 1:50pm
Island Seamstresses Put Skills to Work Making Face Masks
Island Seamstresses Put Skills to Work Making Face Masks
With protective masks in short supply on Martha’s Vineyard, a new Island network has formed with the mission of providing masks for everyone who needs them.
April 1, 2020, 1:31pm
SSA Extends Reduced Ferry Schedule, as Traffic Plummets
SSA Extends Reduced Ferry Schedule, as Traffic Plummets
With ridership cratering on the Vineyard route and financial losses looming, SSA general manager Robert Davis said the reduced ferry schedule will remain in effect through May 5.
March 31, 2020, 5:40pm
Ninth Case of Covid-19 Reported on the Vineyard; Governor Extends State Stay-at-Home Advisory
Ninth Case of Covid-19 Reported on the Vineyard; Governor Extends State Stay-at-Home Advisory
Amid rising numbers of confirmed cases of Covid-19, Gov. Charlie Baker extended a statewide stay-at-home order to May 4 Tuesday, and a ninth confirmed case was reported on Martha’s Vineyard.
March 31, 2020, 10:43am
Island Coronavirus Cases Hold Steady at Eight; Hospital Battens Down
Island Coronavirus Cases Hold Steady at Eight; Hospital Battens Down
No new coronavirus cases were reported as of Tuesday, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said. In a morning briefing, hospital spokesman Katrina Delgadillo said the hosital had performed 101 tests to date. There are currently eight confirmed cases on the Island.
March 31, 2020, 9:52am
Bank Donates to Nonprofits
Bank Donates to Nonprofits
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is receiving a $25,000 donation from Cape Cod 5, according to a bank announcement.
March 30, 2020, 6:37pm
Phone Meeting to Discuss Construction Ban Draws Crowd of Contractors
Phone Meeting to Discuss Construction Ban Draws Crowd of Contractors
More than 100 Island contractors and tradesmen who have been affected by the construction moratorium joined a conference call Monday.
March 30, 2020, 4:02pm
After Standoff With Governor Baker, Construction Ban Stands
After Standoff With Governor Baker, Construction Ban Stands
Construction bans enacted on the Vineyard and Nantucket will remain in place, following a conference call Sunday with officials from both Islands and spokesmen for Governor Baker.
March 30, 2020, 3:30pm
SSA to Sanitize Terminal Building
SSA to Sanitize Terminal Building
An employee at the Steamship Authority’s Woods Hole terminal was reportedly exposed to a person who has tested positive for Covid-19.
March 30, 2020, 11:40am
Vineyard Reports Five More Coronavirus Cases; Construction Bans Stand
Vineyard Reports Five More Coronavirus Cases; Construction Bans Stand
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said Monday there are now eight confirmed cases of Covid-19 on the Island, five more than as of Saturday. And public officials said construction bans on both Islands will remain in place, following a Sunday conference call with spokesmen for Governor Baker.
March 30, 2020, 11:00am
Hospital reports eighth confirmed case of Covid-19
Hospital reports eighth confirmed case of Covid-19
March 29, 2020, 8:06pm
With Third Coronavirus Case Confirmed, Vineyarders Brace for More
With Third Coronavirus Case Confirmed, Vineyarders Brace for More
As coronavirus numbers continue to skyrocket statewide, Vineyarders are bracing for the pandemic spread on Island. The Vineyard confirmed a third positive Covid-19 test in Dukes County Saturday.
March 28, 2020, 6:30pm
Third positive Covid-19 test confirmed
Third positive Covid-19 test confirmed
March 28, 2020, 5:36pm
Facebook Group Supports MVH Workers
Facebook Group Supports MVH Workers
A new group called Thank You Workers at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is gaining hundreds of members on the Facebook social network.
March 28, 2020, 9:55am
Cures for the Social Isolation Blues
Cures for the Social Isolation Blues
According to mental health professionals, a useful coping mechanism in these difficult times is to look for the positives and to write them down.
March 27, 2020, 4:59pm
Troopers Staff Up
Troopers Staff Up
The Massachusetts State Police is deploying additional troopers to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket during the coronavirus emergency.
March 27, 2020, 12:46pm
Pandemic Leaves Vineyard Fishermen High and Dry
Pandemic Leaves Vineyard Fishermen High and Dry
The Menemsha waterfront traditionally begins to stir at this time of year. Fishermen mend their gear, sturdy work boats are back in the slips, ready for the early-season haul. With the pandemic, all that has changed.
March 27, 2020, 12:15pm
Gov. Baker issues new out-of-state travel advisory
Gov. Baker issues new out-of-state travel advisory
March 26, 2020, 6:16pm
Hospital Staff Receive Top-Flight Training from Pandemic Expert
Hospital Staff Receive Top-Flight Training from Pandemic Expert
As the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital prepares for a potential influx of coronavirus cases, staff have been training tirelessly with infectious disease expert Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner .
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