Month: March 2020

Cape Cod Healthcare Reminds Donors it is Safe to Give Blood

Blood is classified as a life-saving operational need. Due to the COVID-19 situation, blood centers throughout the country are experiencing a significant drop in donations which is limiting the ability […]

One Way to Help Strapped Hospitals? Print PPE Using 3D Printers

Amid reports of the shortages, a patchwork army of 3D printer-users has emerged across the U.S.: Researchers, doctors and lone producers have gone to work, creating protective gear in labs, […]

Visit the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment Website for COVID-19 Information

The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment website is regularly updated so Barnstable County residents can quickly find the information and resources they need at this time. Please visit […]

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Local mask production an issue for Cape Cod company

Although a Hyannis packaging company is providing more machines for the national effort to make protective masks for medical workers, the company won’t be able to produce the safety equipment closer to home.

Barnstable County Receives First Installment of State Aid From Department of Public Health

Barnstable County health officials have received the first installment of state aid from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to help Cape Cod towns during the pandemic.  The money, which […]

Cape Cod, island locals concerned seasonal residents will bring virus with them

On Friday, Massachusetts State Police announced it is deploying additional troopers to its Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard barracks to bolster public safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. This move comes as […]

Fill Out Your Census 2020 Questionnaire Online

Take a moment and fill out your Census 2020 questionnaire. You do not need to wait for your paper questionnaire to respond to the Census. Go to the census form online […]

Restaurants Offering Take-Out During COVID-19

Your favorite restaurants may be closed to sit-down diners at the moment, but that’s no reason not to keep supporting your local businesses! Restaurants, in particular, are being hit hard […]