While you wait for your COVID-19 test results
We are still safer at home while COVID-19 is present in Massachusetts. Download one of the flyers below and put it up in a place where people can view it. Wait and Quarantine after your test You must quarantine if you are symptomatic or if you were exposed to someone...
Massachusetts Residents Urged to Get Flu Vaccination
Influenza (flu) is a disease of the body’s respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu is caused by a virus and it can be very serious. Every year in the U.S. seasonal flu causes thousands of hospital admissions and deaths. Getting an annual...
New Travel Order Goes Into Effect Saturday, August 1st
All travelers entering Massachusetts—both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home—must comply with a new travel order. This includes students returning to campuses for the fall semester. The new travel order requires all visitors and...
Boosters available for all residents over 65 and individuals 18 and over at high risk who have received the Pfizer vaccine
The Baker-Polito Administration announced how eligible Massachusetts residents initially can access Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots. In accordance with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pfizer COVID-19 Booster is now...
K-12, Early Education and Summer Camp Guidance
Effective May 18, guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Early Education and Care will be updated to no longer require masks for outdoor activities like recess and to allow for the sharing of objects in classrooms, in...
Youth and Amateur Sports Face Covering Guidance
Effective May 18, the youth and amateur sports guidance will be updated to no longer require face coverings for youth athletes 18 and under while playing outdoor sports. Effective May 29, all youth and amateur sports restrictions will be lifted. Link to youth sports...
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT COMMITTED TO INVESTIGATING PREDATORY PRACTICES IN HOUSING AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 29, 2020 BOSTON – The Attorney General has directed U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country to investigate reports of housing-related sexual harassment resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic. As the country adopts...
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 groceries and critical household goods. (Barnstable, MA., April 29, 2020) – The Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), in service to the Barnstable County Incident...
Contact WIC by Phone
WIC offices are now able to provide all types of WIC appointments to families by phone. Please click here for local WIC office near you ow.ly/4bKE50yVhlI or call us 1-800-WIC-1007 or 617-721-6601 for assistance.
Grab & Go Meals at Schools
All Schools will continue to hand out meals at times posted below during remote learning. Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays) BWB Elementary Front Door 11:30am-12:30pm Hyannis West Elementary Front Door 11:30am-12:30pm Centerville...
Barnstable Public Schools participating in Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Testing Initiative
Baker-Polito Administration announced the distribution of the first round of Abbott BinaxNOW tests from the federal government that has been prioritized for use in K-12 schools providing in-person instruction.175 million tests were procured by the U.S. Department of...
Higher Ed. Holiday Travel Guidance
released updated travel guidance to colleges and universities in advance of the approaching holiday season. These updated guidelines are focused on a robust testing initiative to reduce the risk of college students bringing COVID-19 home to their families and...
Statewide Rollback to Phase Three, Step One, Additional Restrictions Effective December 13th
Governor Baker Announces New Restrictions Statewide for Capacity, Mask Compliance and Distancing Due to Increased Cases, Hospitalizations the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Sunday, December 13th, all communities in Massachusetts will return to...
A Guide to Business Resources During COVID-19
With the impact COVID-19 is having on our communities, it is important to stay informed about what resources are available for small businesses. Below we’ve compiled tools, loans and relief services available. This will continue to be updated, check back for new...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Targeted Measures To Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
Early Business Closures, Revised Gatherings, Mask Orders Announced to Disrupt Growth of COVID-19 Cases the Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of targeted measures to disrupt the increasing trend of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Governor Charlie...
New Guidance Issued for Long-Term Care Outdoor Visitations
Beginning June 3, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration is easing family visitation restrictions at nursing homes, rest homes and assisted living facilities to allow for scheduled outdoor visits. In addition, long-term care facilities should continue to use...
From The Department of Public Health – Face Coverings Guidance
Wear a mask Learn about wearing face coverings and cloth masks in public, to slow the spread of COVID-19, as required in Governor Baker’s Executive Order. Watch this Video: How to Safely Cover Your Face Outside of Home Order Governor Baker has issued...
Take the Council on Aging Survey
How are you doing? Help us help you! As always, but especially during these difficult and challenging times, the staff of the Barnstable Council on Aging is thinking of you. We want to know how you are doing. Really, how are you doing? Many people are struggling...
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources
The expansion of SafeLink, the Commonwealth’s statewide, 24/7, toll-free and confidential domestic violence hotline now includes resources and support for survivors of sexual assault. Previously, SafeLink served as a hotline to specifically connect domestic violence...
Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers
To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to...
ALERT: Don’t get Scammed
ALERT: #IRS will not call to request any personal or financial information for you to get an economic impact payment. If you get such a call -- HANG UP. See official updates at irs.gov/coronavirus
Barnstable County Awarded $200,000 in Emergency Funds in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA | April 6, 2020– The Baker-Polito Administration has provided $5 million in emergency funding to local boards of health across Massachusetts, of which a total of $200,000 has been allocated to Barnstable County to help communities across Cape Cod...
Donation of Home-Made Face Masks and Face Shield Headbands to Support COVID-19 Emergency Response
The Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), in service to the Barnstable County Incident Command COVID-19 response, wishes to bring to the public's attention the following information for people willing to produce and donate face masks and the headbands that hold...
Barnstable County Activates General Information Email Address in Response to COVID-19 Related Questions
The Barnstable County Regional Government of Cape Cod has activated a general information e-mail address to field questions from the public related to novel coronavirus COVID-19. Barnstable County aims to provide accurate and timely information to the public. The...
Call 2 Talk offers mental health/emotional support
The Mass Department of Public Health houses a “COVID-19 Response Command Center.” This entity offers a statewide resource through Mass 211 called “Call 2 Talk.” Call 2 Talk offers mental health/emotional support, and suicide prevention services for 24/7 confidential...
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a disaster. Everyone reacts differently, and your own feelings will change over time. Notice and accept how you feel. Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think...
Stress and Coping
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community...
Lost Income Due To COVID-19? Here Are Grants And Resources For Nonprofits
NONPROFIT AND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES COVID-19 Preparedness for the Cultural Sector Mass Cultural Council's free webinar offers tools and solution for cultural organizing during the coronavirus outbreak. COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Nonprofits The Nonprofit...
Lost Income Due To COVID-19? Here Are Grants And Resources For Artists
UNEMPLOYMENT Filing for Unemployment Due to COVID-19 Along with applying to and searching for grants and funds, make sure to get your application into the state if you lost your job or income due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, self-employed individuals and contract...
COVID-19 Cultural Resources for Artists
Resources for artists related to COVID-19: In response to COVID-19, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (now a program of CERF+) has a created a comprehensive resource for the artist community, many of whom are dealing with canceled shows, exhibitions, and...
Running Essential Errands during COVID-19
Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits. As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs,...
Advisory for Massachusetts Residents: What to do if you find young wildlife this spring
In light of the COVID-19 emergency, Massachusetts residents are spending a lot of time in their homes and yards. Do you know what to do if you find a baby bird, a nest of newborn bunnies, or another young animal in your yard this spring? The arrival of spring means...
COVID-19 Public Resources Map
This map shows the location of resources available to the public during COVID-19 pandemic, such as food banks, houses of worship and Project Bread site locations. Please note that this map is not inclusive of all resources, and is only as accurate as the information...
How do I sign up to receive SSA’s travel alerts via text messages?
The latest • Gov. Charlie Baker’s March 23, 2020 order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th does...
Hy-Line Ferry Service Update
In our ongoing effort to work with local and state authorities regarding the Governor’s Shelter-In-Place and Nantucket’s request for travel restrictions, we will be adjusting our Nantucket ferry schedule to best accommodate essential travel. Tomorrow – Tuesday, March...
Plymouth & Brockton bus service temporarily suspended
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT As a result of the COVID-19 health crisis, and in support of the national and state efforts and our wish to help protect our local communities, we will temporarily suspend all bus service. EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 Please subscribe to our...