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Category: COVID-19

Barnstable County Monitors Storm Warnings While Responding to COVID-19 

The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) held a conference call on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to review the current COVID-19 conditions, discussed ongoing response efforts in the county, and assessed storm weather conditions expected for Friday.

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Barnstable County Officials Address Bridge Closure Petition

Barnstable County officials have addressed an online petition that calls to close the Bourne Bridge and Sagamore Bridge to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The petition, created by […]

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Hyannis Fire Department takes extra precautions against virus exposure

The Hyannis Fire Department serves the most populated and urban community on Cape Cod and is adjusting accordingly to meet the needs of the village during the COVID-19 public health […]

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Falmouth Closes Beach Parking Lots

Falmouth beaches remain open, but the parking lots are now closed.  The town closed the parking lots at the beaches at noon on Wednesday, April 1, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Massachusetts Launches a COVID-19 Text Message Notification System

The new messaging tool called “AlertsMA” will allow residents to subscribe to real-time notifications by texting the keyword COVIDMA to 888-777.  After signing up, state and public health officials can send short messages […]

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Due to weather concerns, COVID-19 outdoor testing site at Cape Cod Community College will be closed FOR TOMORROW (4/3/20) ONLY

Those who have appointments scheduled for tomorrow will be contacted directly and rescheduled immediately. Should you have an issue needing immediate attention, please call your PCP or our dedicated testing call center which will remain available at 508-862-5595.

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The Paycheck Protection Program for Small to Medium Sized Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was recently passed to provide emergency relief for small- to medium-sized businesses disrupted by COVID-19. The Act created the Paycheck Protection […]

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Falmouth Hospital Maternity and Ped​iatric Inpatient Services to Move to Cape Cod Hospital

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Peaslee Cmpeaslee@capecodhealth.org Falmouth Hospital Maternity and Ped​iatric Inpatient Services to Move to Cape Cod Hospital Falmouth Hospital obstetric and pediatric units will be repurposed for […]

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Seven-year-old artist helps drive donations for those “saving the world”

Big hearts sometimes come in small packages. Take Isabelle Campos, 7, for example. “One of the amazing things about our community in times like this, is the incredible human response,” […]

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