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Has Your Employment Been Affected by the Coronavirus?
Massachusetts residents whose employment is being affected by the coronavirus can file claims for benefits. This past week, Governor Baker signed legislation to allow for a waiver of the one week waiting period for unemployment insurance payments. Visit the Department of Unemployment website to read the latest information on how to apply for benefits, including […]
Information Regarding Unemployment Insurance During the Coronavirus Outbreak
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Sonja Sheasley, Communications Manager 508‐375‐6896 sonja.sheasley@barnstablecounty.org Unemployment Insurance During the Coronavirus Outbreak Barnstable, Massachusetts, March 20, 2020 – 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 workers who […]
Cape Cod Healthcare Announces Physician Policy Update for COVID-19 Testing
(Hyannis, MA – March 20, 2020) Due to an overwhelming demand for COVID-19 testing since the roll out of drive-through testing this week, Cape Cod Healthcare has revised its policy relative to physicians able to order testing for patients. As of March 20, 2020, a physician must have affiliated status with Cape Cod Healthcare to […]
Barnstable County Government is Open in Limited Capacity
Barnstable County is open in a limited capacity. All offices are closed to the public except the Water Quality Laboratory and the Registry of Deeds. The County Lab will be open until 1pm today, March 20, 2020. The Registry of Deeds is open for electronic and mailing recordings only.
Barnstable County Continues to Prepare for Increased Number of COVID-19 Cases
BARNSTABLE (MA) March 20, 2020 – The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) held a conference call on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to review the current COVID-19 conditions and to discuss preparation efforts in the county. Agencies present on the call included over 75 representatives from across Cape Cod’s 15 towns and Nantucket.
Instructions for Receiving COVID-19 Testing
If you feel you need to be tested for COVID-19, please read over these instructions. 1. Call your doctor. YOUR DOCTOR DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A DOCTOR IN THE CAPE COD HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. 2. Your doctor will screen you over the phone. 3. Your doctor will determine if you should be tested. 4. If […]
Important Message from Barnstable County Administration
Barnstable County, through its Health Department and Regional Emergency Planning Center, is using every effort to assist our Medical staff and first responders across Cape Cod to protect our citizens and seniors. We urge you to take this matter seriously and follow the Governor’s warnings. Please put your faith in the science and disregard contrarian […]
Barnstable County Closures today
Barnstable County offices are closed today, March 16 and tomorrow March 17. The Lab remains open. UPDATE: The Registry of Deeds is open today for recordings only. We will make a determination regarding tomorrow and future days at a later time.
Cape Cod Healthcare confirms first COVID-19 patient in Barnstable County
March 14, 2020 – Cape Cod Healthcare has just confirmed the first COVID-19 patient in Barnstable County. Please read the full press release http://bit.ly/2w6E9B5 We continue to ask residents to take proper precautions, including social distancing and regular hand-washing. Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Director Sean O’Brien offers this statement to our communities […]
Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners Declares Local Health Emergency Due to COVID-19
Media Contact: Sonja Sheasley | Phone: 508-375-6896 | Email: sonja.sheasley@barnstablecounty.org www.barnstablecounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA | March 13, 2020 – In response to Governor Charlie Baker’s Declaration of Emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners declare that immediate and effective today, March 13, 2020, a state of emergency is […]
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