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Watch the Replay of the Informational Webinar for School Leadership and Stakeholders During COVID-19 | August 20, 2020
Barnstable County hosted a webinar for school departments, personnel and all stakeholders on Cape Cod and the Islands today providing clarification on topics including interpreting local data, the different kinds of tests, guidance on purchasing supplies, disinfecting vs. cleaning, and much more. Watch the replay.
8/20/20 at 12:00 pm 473
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on September 26th from 8 AM- Noon
SAVE the DATE! Barnstable County Public Health Nurses Division is offering a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on September 26th from 8 AM- Noon. No appointment is necessary. This is a service provided by Barnstable County for all residents on Cape Cod.
8/14/20 at 10:33 am 766
August 7, 2020: Governor Baker’s COVID-19 Update: New Measures on Enforcing Public Health Orders
Following a careful review of public health data and working with health officials, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito made an announcement today regarding updates aimed at reducing further COVID transmission and maintaining the progress Massachusetts has made thus far. The state is creating an interagency COVID-19 Enforcement and Intervention Team to provide coordinated, targeted […]
8/7/20 at 2:31 pm 652
Please Show Up With A Mask
The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is exploring new ways to convey to young locals and visitors the importance of wearing masks during the pandemic and launched the #ShowUpWithAMask campaign today. We get it. It’s summer and you would rather be on the beach or at a get-together with friends, but Cape Cod […]
7/29/20 at 10:41 am 1164
Barnstable County Health Officials Stocking Up On Supplies
Barnstable County Health Officials Stocking Up On Supplies
7/26/20 at 8:20 am 470
Barnstable County Provides Contact Tracing Update
The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment recently updated the public on coronavirus-related contact tracing within Barnstable County. Barnstable County Provides Contact Tracing Update
7/8/20 at 8:48 am 827
State public health officials announce season’s first EEE positive mosquito sample
News Release – Massachusetts Department of Public Health Residents urged to start using bug spray to avoid getting bitten BOSTON (July 3, 2020) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of […]
7/3/20 at 9:00 am 732
Hyannis company steps up to aid coronavirus fight
A Cape Cod Company has modified equipment normally used to make deli takeout containers and other plastic packaging so it can produce N95 respirator masks for medical workers. Read this Cape Cod Times article.
3/22/20 at 1:03 pm 378
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