As Islanders celebrated a quiet Easter Sunday, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island boards of health delivered a welcome report of no new cases of Covid-19 for the fifth straight day.

Total confirmed cases on Island remains steady at 12, while new infections statewide continue apace.

In its afternoon count Sunday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 2,615 new confirmed cases, for a total of 24,475. Seventy more people have died, for a total death toll statewide of 756.

As of Sunday morning, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital had conducted 202 tests, of which 187 were found to be negative. Only three test results are pending, according to the hospital website.

The boards of health later confirmed there were no new cases for the Island Sunday.

Among the 12 laboratory confirmed cases, seven are women and five are men. The age breakdown is as follows: two cases in the 20-29 age group, two in the 30-39 group, six in the 50-59 group and two in the 60-69 group.

Anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19 can call the hospital at 508-684-4500 for telephone screening. The hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Islanders are strongly urged to stay at home, and practice social distancing when going out for needed things.

Face coverings are now required in most Island grocery stores, and shoppers must be solo.