FALMOUTH - After a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Barnstable County, a local doctor explained some of the impacts the virus can have on the … [Read more...]
Local Health Agent Says COVID Cases Increased in January
January 15, 2023
FALMOUTH - A local health official gave an update on a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases on Cape Cod and why the region continues to see increases in … [Read more...]
Post-Holiday COVID Surge in Full Swing
January 11, 2023
HYANNIS - COVID cases are on the rise region wide with a post-holiday surge in full swing. Barnstable County Public Health Nurse Wendy Judd … [Read more...]
State Distributing 3.5 Million Free COVID Tests
December 14, 2022
HYANNIS - Governor Charlie Baker has announced plans to distribute 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment to towns … [Read more...]
Hospitalizations Signal Rising COVID-19 Risk For Seniors
December 11, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States. Older adults make up a growing share of U.S. deaths. … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Suspends COVID Vaccination Policy for Employees
December 10, 2022
HYANNIS - Barnstable County has suspended its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for municipal employees. The change was formalized with a … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Urges COVID Safety Ahead of Holiday Travel
November 24, 2022
BARNSTABLE - As the holiday travel season begins, local health experts are urging residents to use safe practices amid an expected surge in flu and … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Considers Regular Epidemiologist Position
November 4, 2022
HYANNIS - In response to challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, Barnstable County Commissioners are considering making an epidemiologist position … [Read more...]
FEMA Awards $33M to State for COVID Costs
October 21, 2022
HYANNIS - Massachusetts has received over $33 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently for costs related to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Updated COVID Boosters for Kids as Young as 5
October 13, 2022
HYANNIS - The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as five years old. The tweaked boosters rolled out last month … [Read more...]
