Coronavirus
Here is a chronology of stories published by the Vineyard Gazette related to the coronavirus:
updated 22 hours ago
5:15pm, April 16, 2021
Cape and Islands Legislators Press State to Send More Vaccine to the Vineyard and Nantucket
With vaccine eligibility set to greatly expand and summer fast approaching, the Cape and Islands legislative delegation has fired off a letter to state officials urgently requesting more Covid-19 vaccine doses as the process lags on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
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November 17, 2020
Case Surge on the Vineyard Continues Unabated
Case Surge on the Vineyard Continues Unabated
The coronavirus case surge on the Island continued without letup Monday. On Tuesday the numbers settled down somewhat.
November 16, 2020
Many Stories, One Pandemic; Islanders Present Covid Monologues
Many Stories, One Pandemic; Islanders Present Covid Monologues
More than 40 people turned out Saturday afternoon for Covid Monologues MV, a group reading in the Martha’s Vineyard Museum courtyard.
November 13, 2020
Eight New Cases To Conclude Record-High Week; Fifty-Five Are Active
Eight New Cases To Conclude Record-High Week; Fifty-Five Are Active
A week that saw coronavirus numbers surge on the Island concluded with eight new cases Friday, as health officials reported a record 55 active cases currently on the Vineyard.
November 13, 2020
Tisbury Designated As High Risk Community for Covid Spread
Tisbury Designated As High Risk Community for Covid Spread
Tisbury has been designated a high-risk community by the state Department of Public Health after reporting 30 positive coronavirus cases in the past two weeks.
November 12, 2020
Schools Report Six New Cases, But Reopening Process to Stay on Track
Schools Report Six New Cases, But Reopening Process to Stay on Track
Martha's Vineyard schools reported six new cases Thursday. Superintendent Matt D'Andrea said in a letter to parents that in-person learning would continue.
November 11, 2020
Hospital Reports Eleven New Cases Thursday, Making Fifty-Four This Week
Hospital Reports Eleven New Cases Thursday, Making Fifty-Four This Week
Martha's Vineyard Hospital reported another 11 new positive coronavirus tests Thursday morning, bringing the weekly case total to 54 as a recent Covid spike continues unabated.
November 10, 2020
Following Weekend Spike, Health Agents Report Four New Cases Tuesday
Following Weekend Spike, Health Agents Report Four New Cases Tuesday
Health officials reported four additional new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, continuing an upward case trend that has occurred across the Island, state and country.
November 10, 2020
Unprecedented Twenty New Cases Reported Over Weekend, Alarming Public Health Officials
Unprecedented Twenty New Cases Reported Over Weekend, Alarming Public Health Officials
The 20 new cases alarmed public health officials as they try to stem the Island’s largest case surge since the pandemic began.
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
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 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
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