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Category: COVID-19

Barnstable County Health Officials Report Declining COVID-19 Numbers

Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Director Sean O’Brien said COVID-19 numbers are trending downward and that Barnstable County is on the other side of the curve.

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Task Force Launched to Reopen Cape Cod Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2020 Contact: Frank Schulze (Senator Cyr’s office) 508-562-0840 (cell) Frank.Schulze@masenate.gov Task Force Launched to Reopen Cape Cod Safely (CAPE COD) A region-wide task force has been […]

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Cyr Understands Difficulties Pandemic is Having on Cape Cod

Cape and Islands State Senator Julian Cyr says he understands the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Cape Cod residents. “We are managing like many Cape Codders and Islanders […]

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Guidelines issued for seasonal Cape and Islands visitors

The Cape and Islands legislative delegation, along with the region’s chambers of commerce and hospitals, has issued guidelines for seasonal residents amid the COVID-19 public health emergency, with Memorial Day […]

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Supporting and Preserving our Seafood Industry During COVID-19

A MESSAGE FROM CAPE COD COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: Our local fishermen, seafood harvesters, and shellfish farmers have been feeding out communities for centuries. The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us how essential […]

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County Health Official: Cape Cod Avoiding Surge of Cases

Barnstable County Director of Health and Environment Sean O’Brien said there were new signs of hope in the fight against COVID-19.  “In discussions with our public health workers, more than […]

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Free Grocery Delivery Service Launches for Barnstable County Seniors and Residents at Higher Risk

Free Grocery Delivery Service Launches for Barnstable County Seniors and Residents at Higher Risk The Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps’ Delivery Service​ will help people who should stay home receive […]

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Do You Need Help Caring for Your Pets During the Pandemic?

The Massachusetts Humane Society provides assistance to people who have lost their job, or are low income or disabled. The Society will assist most types of animals including dogs, cats, […]

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Talking to Children About Coronavirus (COVID19)

Parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing the evolving coronavirus outbreak with young children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no […]

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