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Category: COVID-19

Acute Respiratory Illness Update

Data Compiled by Lea Hamner, Contract Epidemiologist with the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment The following summarizes current Massachusetts statewide trends with regard to acute respiratory illness. Massachusetts […]

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Resources for FREE COVID-19 Home Tests on Cape Cod

Updated 11/16/2023 As of September 25, 2023, every household in the U.S. can now order FREE at-home COVID-19 tests Step 1: Head to COVIDTests.gov to order. Step 2: Fill out […]

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Public Health Nursing Division to hold a COVID-19 Booster Clinic on June 8th

The Public Health Nursing Division will be holding a COVID-19 Booster Clinic (Pfizer) on Thursday, June 8th. Details When: Thursday, June 8th, 9:00 AM to 1:00PM Where: Harborview Conference Room […]

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Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 has Officially Ended

Wondering what the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency means for you? Here’s what will NOT change: NEW! Masking in healthcare facilities is no longer required as of 5/11/23. […]

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Attention: Last COVID SNAP Payment is March 2, 2023

Due to federal action, the last COVID SNAP payment is March 2, 2023. Starting in April, you will get only 1 monthly payment. That is your normal benefit. Find the […]

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Free, COVID-19 “Get Boosted” State-Provided Mobile Vaccination Clinic Coming to Wellfleet Library on February 16th

COVID-19 vaccines will be offered at the Wellfleet Library on Thursday, February 16th between 2pm and 4pm. Participants will receive $75 gift cards to local retailers and discount stores (most […]

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Your Winter Wellness Routine Needs This One Important Thing

Before you get that scratchy feeling in your throat, there ARE some things you can do to boost your immune system’s ability to keep you feeling healthy this winter. Some of these winter wellness tips might feel like advice you’ve heard before, but that’s because they’re proven ways to keep your immune system healthy. 

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Staying Healthy This Winter: 10 Questions, Answered

COVID lingers, flu season is at hand and germs are everywhere. Here’s how you can reduce your risk.

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Now Available: Easy, Free Care for COVID-19

Request a virtual visit with a clinician to see if Paxlovid or Molnupiravir is right for you. Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are pills that can help treat COVID-19. If it’s right […]

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