An epidemiologist studying how the Vineyard has fared over the past 15 months said the low death tally is more than a statistical anomaly.
Island health agents reported nine new cases of coronavirus cases on Friday and identified a cluster of cases connected to an at-home bible study group, as a month-long case surge on the Vineyard continues to grow.
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Brazilian contractors, health agents and translators have begun working together to get the word out about new rules on job sites.
Health agents reported 19 new coronavirus cases on the Island Thursday — likely the largest single-day total since the pandemic began. One patient is currently hospitalized.
Island health officials reported eight new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a slight decrease as the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said it would receive its first batch of virus vaccine next week.
Gov. Charlie Baker officially rolled back the state’s reopening plan on Tuesday, requiring all communities to revert to tighter restrictions.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said Tuesday that it would not need to stop routine procedures after an order from Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday to curtail elective procedures statewide.
