On-line COVID-19 Symptom Checker
Buoy Health’s free Online Symptom Checker Individuals can use Buoy Health’s free online symptom checker to connect with telemedicine options. This tool is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a life-...
Don’t wait to seek care for a serious condition
“Don’t Wait” An urgent message from Cape Cod Healthcare We’re grateful that many of you have stayed at home and taken precautions to protect yourself and your families from COVID-19. Unfortunately, our doctors and caregivers are seeing people in need of medical...
Need for Blood Donations Continues
Blood centers throughout the country are experiencing a significant drop in donations which is limiting the ability for the nation’s blood supply to be adequately replenished. Jonathan DeCoste, senior blood donor recruiter at Cape Cod Healthcare has emphasized, “The...
Massachusetts Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
Massachusetts will reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10th and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29th and August 1st. The Administration continues to take steps to reopen the Commonwealth's economy with public health metrics...
FEMA to Begin Accepting Applications for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Starting 4/12
FEMA to Begin Accepting Applications for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Starting 4/12 Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related...
MA Announces Expansion of Pre-Registration System
The Administration has announced the expansion of pre-registration to include some regional collaboratives and improved features to allow for vaccination location selection during appointment booking. Later this week, the Commonwealth’s preregistration system will...
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...
Food Service – Cape Cod Sites
UPDATED 4-13-2020 Barnstable “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch pick-up between 10am – 1pm and 4 – 6pm, Monday through Friday (on Friday, weekend meals given out) at the schools below. Any child 18 and under is eligible to pick up a meal, including toddlers. All...
Grab & Go Program for Older Adults
In order to help meet the needs of older adults during the COVID-19 crisis, the Barnstable Council on Aging is happy to announce a new initiative which will provide Grab & Go breakfast and lunch to Barnstable residents over the age of 60. We hope this effort will...
MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND YOUTH SERVING PROGRAMS REOPEN APPROACH
SEE FULL GUIDANCE CLICK HERE The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) assembled a Health and Safety Working Group and solicited input from thousands of child care providers from across the Commonwealth, as well as consulted with medical experts at Boston...
Update from Superintendent, Dr. Meg Mayo-Brown.
April 21, 2020 Dear BPS Community, I hope this communication finds you and your loved ones well. At noon today Governor Baker announced the closure of all Massachusetts schools through the remainder of the school year. Barnstable Public Schools will remain in our...
Student Loan Relief
Baker-Polito Administration Division of Banks Joins Multi-State Initiative to Provide Relief to Massachusetts Student Loan Borrowers The Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) has joined a multi-state initiative to secure payment relief options for Massachusetts...
PUA Identification Verification
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT REGARDING PUA: The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has revised the fact-finding instructions to make the identity verification process easier for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Some claimants who have...
Transition to Step Two of Second Phase of Four-Phase Approach
Step Two of Phase II of the Commonwealth’s four-phase reopening plan, Reopening Massachusetts, will begin on Monday, June 22 to allow additional industries to resume operations under sector- specific guidelines. Businesses and sectors set to begin operating in Step...
Business Signs – Masks, Social Distance and More
The Cape Cod Reopening Taskforce has developed a signage toolkit for businesses and organizations. Help your customers and employees understand the State guidelines for wearing a mask, social distancing, sanitation and hygiene....
Economic Impact Payment Scams
Don’t fall prey to coronavirus scams. The IRS isn't going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an Economic Impact Payment or your tax refund faster. Stay vigilant: go.usa.gov/xvrf7.
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Economic Impact Payments We have started sending payments to taxpayers. Do not call. Most people won't need to...
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...
FBI SEES RISE IN FRAUD SCHEMES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or...
Stay alert for fraud during the COVID-19 national emergency
Stay alert for fraud during the #COVID19 national emergency. If you see test kits for sale online and posted on social media sites, don’t take the bait! Find more ways to stay fraud safe at go.cms.gov/2U7ELiZ.
Hyannis Fire Department – COVID-19 update
In an effort to ensure that the Hyannis Fire Department is able to effectively respond to the needs of our community during this public health emergency, we have substantially adjusted operations. A planning team has been established and meeting daily to ensure our...
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Contacts for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Needing Non-Medical Emergency Assistance
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services, in service to the Barnstable County Incident Command COVID-19 response, wishes to bring to the public's attention the following information for seniors and disabled persons needing non-medical emergency assistance:...
New MA Volunteer Website – MA Responds
If you would like to volunteer during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Commonwealth is seeking people from both medical and non-medical professions. Sign up here: maresponds.org MA Responds needs volunteers of all skill levels and backgrounds from both...
Where Can Those Hardest Hit by Coronavirus Find Local Relief? Major Crisis Relief Fund Mobilizes to Provide Assistance to Cape and Island Residents
MCRF Collaborating with Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee, Cape Cod Foundation, Other Groups Barnstable, MA, March 18, 2020---While communities throughout Massachusetts are scrambling to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, at-risk...
CCTRA COVID-19 Updates
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority has made significant changes to its operations in response to Coronavirus. To combat the pandemic, the CCRTA has eliminated all safety classes and in-person interviews, and is advising staff to work remotely wherever possible to...