English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
French
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
Public Health Notices
CDC expands definition of ‘close contacts’ of someone with Covid-19
October 22, 2020 – The CDC yesterday expanded its definition of a “close contact” of someone with Covid-19. The agency now defines this as someone who spent a cumulative 15 minutes or more within six feet of someone who was infectious over 24 hours, even if the time isn’t consecutive. Previously, the agency defined “close contact” as […]
5 Things to Remember if You Are Attending Barnstable County’s Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event on Saturday 9/26
If you’re going to the #BarnstableCounty’s Drive Thru Flu Shot event on Saturday: √ Enter complex from Railroad Ave. √ Bring printed consent form. Download and print at https://bit.ly/3mbLVi6 √ Bring your insurance card. √ Wear clothing with easy access to upper arm. √ Leave pets at home. Barnstable County to Host Drive-Thru Flu Shot […]
Barnstable County to Host Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event
Information from Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment Barnstable County to Host Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event No appointment is necessary Consent forms are available to download and print at https://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/programs-and-services/public-health-nurse FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Barnstable County – August 20, 2020 – Barnstable County residents can get a flu shot without leaving their cars at the Barnstable County […]
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.
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 […]
Cape Cod Reopening Task Force Highlights Ongoing Planning for COVID-19 Testing on Cape Cod this Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Frank Schulze, Communications Director June 18, 2020 Frank.Schulze@masenate.gov (CAPE COD) Today, the Cape Cod Reopening Task Force and regional health partners announced plans to increase access to testing on Cape Cod this summer to detect and contain the novel coronavirus. In a morning press availability, Cape Cod Healthcare CEO Mike Lauf, […]
Latest Coronavirus Updates & Information
The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment continues to monitor and respond to COVID-19 in our community.
March 2, 2019 | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) News
PRESS RELEASE Information from Barnstable County and Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment www.barnstablecounty.org www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/ Press Contacts: Sean O’Brien, Barnstable County Department of Environment & Health | 508-375-6618 | sobrien@barnstablecounty.org Erika Woods, Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment | 508-375-6620 | erika.woods@barnstablecounty.org Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) News March 2, 2020 For Immediate Release | […]
March 2, 2020 – Coronavirus Updates
The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in Asia and Europe and the progress of the COVID-19 cases in the United States. We will continue to review and post the most up-to-date information from dependable sources to keep you informed. Each community in Barnstable County has an emergency response plan […]
