Because cases of Covid, RSV and flu are rising locally and nationally, the Island’s boards of health are advising residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent transmission of illness during the holiday season.

Anyone with symptoms of Covid, RSV and flu in particular are advised to stay home until being symptom-free. Other precautions include wearing a mask, maintaining good ventilation during gatherings, taking a Covid test before attending a group event.

Free N95 and KN95 masks and Covid tests are available at all town halls on the Island. Information for people who test positive for Covid is available on the Covid-19 Isolation and Exposure section of the mass.gov website.