How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Barnstable-Hyannis Area Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Barnstable-Hyannis area.

Nearly 100 Cape Officials Call For More Coronavirus Vaccines

The Cape has more seniors than any other region in the state, and officials urged Gov. Baker to help the region get more vaccines.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Barnstable-Hyannis Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Barnstable-Hyannis.

Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Opening In Orleans

Another 800 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available on Cape Cod soon.

‘Extremely Frustrating’: Seniors On Cape Cod Struggling To Get COVID Vaccine

The problem, according to many, is the supply of the vaccines just isn’t there. State Sen. Julian Cyr said the infrastructure is in place.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Barnstable-Hyannis Area

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Barnstable County and across MA.

1,700 More Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Available On Cape: Patch PM

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Coronavirus Vaccines Available At 2 Cape Cod Clinics This Week

More than 1,700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the two sites.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Barnstable-Hyannis Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Barnstable-Hyannis.

Barnstable Coronavirus Positive Test Rate Continues To Fall

Barnstable is still considered high risk for COVID-19, but case counts and the positive test rate both trended in the right direction.

Cape Officials Ask Seniors For Patience During Vaccine Shortage

County officials said vaccination sites in Orleans, Eastham and Provincetown will open once they can get more vaccines.

Hospital Capacity In The Barnstable-Hyannis Area: See The Latest

Here are the latest figures on which hospitals and ICUs are closest to capacity in Barnstable County.

Cape Coronavirus Task Force Hosting Vaccine Call For Seniors

About 50,000 Cape Cod residents over 65 will receive an automatic call inviting them to the vaccine info session.

Barnstable Police Hosting Blood Drive

All the blood donated stays on Cape Cod.

Coronavirus Vaccine Registration Opens At Barnstable County Site

The Hyannis clinic will serve phase one vaccine candidates and residents over 75.

Vaccinations For Cape Hospital Workers Making A Difference: CEO

CEO Mike Lauf said last week was the first week in a long time no Cape Cod Healthcare employees missed work because of the coronavirus.

How Close Are Barnstable-Hyannis Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Barnstable County and across Massachusetts.

2 Cape Cod Organizations Receive Blue Cross Blue Shield Grants

The Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Bay Cove Human Services​ are two of 64 organizations receiving grants.

Barnstable Positive Rate Falls To 8.1%, COVID-19 Risk Still High

Barnstable had 407 new cases of the coronavirus over the last two weeks.

State Opening Coronavirus Vaccination Site On Cape Cod

The COVID-19 vaccination site on Cape Cod could open as soon as February.

Hospital Capacity In The Barnstable-Hyannis Area: See Latest Numbers

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Barnstable-Hyannis area.

Hospital Capacity In The Barnstable-Hyannis Area: See The Latest

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Barnstable-Hyannis area.

Cape Cod Hospitals In Need Of Blood Donations

Cape Cod Healthcare is running several blood drives throughout January to replenish the supply.

New Data Shows Despite Surge, Cape Cod Hospital Has Space

Less than 5 percent of the hospital's beds are filled with coronavirus patients, as of the latest federal data.

Barnstable Reports 250+ New Coronavirus Cases, Rising Daily Rate

Barnstable remained a high risk community for coronavirus spread, but its positive test rate decreased over the last week.

Cape Cod Hospitals Get More Than 2,900 Coronavirus Vaccine Doses

Officials hope to have all doses administered to frontline workers at Cape Cod and Falmouth hospitals by Christmas.

Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Barnstable County

The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate what priority you would be to receive it.

Barnstable Remains High Risk For Coronavirus With 359 New Cases

The town surpassed 1,000 total cases since March.

Barnstable Police Hosting Blood Drive

The Barnstable Police Department is hosting a blood drive this month, and all the blood donated stays on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Officials Looking For New Coronavirus Testing Sites

Officials called Cape Cod a "testing desert," and said the Outer Cape has the greatest need for more testing.

Cape Cod Hospitals In Need Of Blood Donations

Cape Cod Healthcare is running several blood drives throughout December to replenish the supply.

Barnstable Jumps To High Risk For Coronavirus With 145 New Cases

The town's positive test rate more than doubled and now sits at 5.41 percent.

Barnstable Adds 65 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk

The town also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for high-risk designation.

2,400 Sign Petition Opposing Midwife Cuts At Cape Cod Hospital

Women's health advocates plan to call elected officials and pursue legislation if Cape Cod Healthcare follows through with the cuts.

Amid Spike, Cape Cod Mall Lab Offers Rapid Coronavirus Testing

The site offers antibody tests for $59 and rapid antigen tests for $179 with results that are delivered via phone or text within 24 hours.

Barnstable Upped To Moderate Risk For Coronavirus, 32 New Cases

Barnstable's positive test rate and case count rose but the town remained below the high-risk threshold

Cape Hospital Defends Cuts To Midwife Hours, Says Service Expands

Cape Cod Healthcare CEO Michael Lauf said its maternity program now includes more obstetricians than ever and has improved care.

Cape Cod Hospital Cutting Midwife Services

The move comes after Falmouth Hospital closed its maternity ward in April

Barnstable Coronavirus Rate Drops: Latest State Report

Barnstable's coronavirus threat level deemed it a "green" community, meaning it averaged less than four daily cases per 100,000 residents.

28 New Coronavirus Cases In Barnstable: Latest State Numbers

Barnstable is still deemed a "yellow" community, meaning it averaged between four and eight coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents.