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
With flu shot supply still limited on the Vineyard, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital announced on Wednesday that an Islandwide flu clinic would be held on Nov. 7 at the regional high school.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new case of coronavirus Thursday, its second this week after announcing that it had admitted its first inpatient with the virus Wednesday.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has admitted a patient with Covid-19, officials announced Wednesday morning — the first patient admitted to the hospital with the virus.
To tackle the challenge of protecting homeless Islanders this winter, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has pledged $150,000 toward establishing and staffing temporary shelters.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital leaders urged Vineyarders to not postpone care and to schedule flu shots as the fall begins, preparing for the unknown months that lie ahead.
After a summer in which coronavirus cases remained relatively stable on the Island, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is preparing for a new threat come fall — the flu season.
TestMV reported one new case of Covid-19 Wednesday, marking the 13th total case on the Island this August as hospital officials planned for a changed — and potentially busier — fall season.
