How Barnstable's Coronavirus Infection Rate Compares Locally

See how many cases per capita Barnstable has compared to other local towns and cities.

Barnstable Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 122

State officials also released the number of new coronavirus cases at Cape Cod nursing homes.

Cape Coronavirus: 60 At Brewster Nursing Home Test Positive

Brewster's health department confirmed that 60 of Pleasant Bay Nursing's 92 residents tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus: 1 In 300 Barnstable County Residents Get Symptoms

Facebook released a map showing county-level reports from people who have experienced symptoms of the new coronavirus.

Act Now-Go to IRS.gov-A Message from Social Security Commissioner

An important message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

1 Seriously Injured In Hyannis Motorcycle Crash

A man suffered serious injuries after Barnstable police said he crashed his motorcycle into a tree.

Barnstable Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 110

Barnstable Public Schools also canceled April Vacation, and a new field hospital to combat the new coronavirus opened on the Cape.

Barnstable Schools Cancel April Vacation

With April vacation canceled, the Barnstable school year will end June 18 if classes resume after the new coronavirus crisis.

Barnstable High School Students Win 4 Student Emmy Awards

Video students at Barnstable High School took home four wins and three honorable mentions at the Student Emmy Awards.

Cape Coronavirus: 94-Bed Field Hospital Opening In Bourne

The Cape Cod Joint Base in Buzzards Bay will serve as a field hospital to help combat the new coronavirus.

MA Coronavirus: 8,000 Hospital Beds Available

Gov. Charlie Baker said half of Massachusetts' nearly 16,000 hospital beds are open for coronavirus patients.

Barnstable Coronavirus Updates: Cases Rise To 84

Since Friday, 13 more Barnstable town residents have tested positive for the new coronavirus.

New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments

Information for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries

Barnstable Police Raising Money For Autism Awareness

With the new coronavirus causing people to have to social distance, plans have changed a bit, but Barnstable police still want to help.

Coronavirus: Hyannis Businesses Worry Of Potential Summer Impact

As coronavirus changes Hyannis' business landscape, business owners are worried how the pandemic will affect summer business.

Barnstable Coronavirus: Town Tax Deadlines Extended

Town Manager Mark Ellis announced the town has extended the deadlines for municipal taxes and bills because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

Feds Move Forward To Replace Cape Cod Bridges

Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the next steps are to design new Cape Cod bridges and decide how to finance them.

Barnstable Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 53

Six more Barnstable town residents tested positive for the new coronavirus over the weekend.

Barnstable Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 47

There are 47 positive cases of the new coronavirus in Barnstable as of Friday morning.

Barnstable Local Business Guide: What's Open or Closed in Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Storm Closing Cape Coronavirus Testing Site Friday

The new coronavirus testing site at Cape Cod Community College will close Friday because of severe weather.

Barnstable Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for local businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Barnstable Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 42

There are 42 positive cases of the new coronavirus in Barnstable as of Wednesday morning, according to the Board of Health

Press Release

Important Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

County Commissioner Ron Beaty Condemns Arrest of Florida Pastor

“Barnstable County Commissioner Ron Beaty Calls for People to Support Recently Arrested Tampa Bay, Florida Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne”

MA Coronavirus: Companies Can Donate, Sell Protective Gear Online

Gov. Charlie Baker announced the launch of an online portal where companies can sell and donate protective equipment to combat coronavirus.

Coronavirus Barnstable: Self-Quarantine If You Were In NYC

The Board of Health asked that anyone in Barnstable self-quarantine if they have traveled anywhere near New York City.

Coronavirus: 1 Man Dead On Cape Cod

Officials with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed the first death from the new coronavirus on Cape Cod.

5 Cape, RI Men Kidnapped, Threatened To Rape Man: Feds

Federal prosecutors said the men from the Cape and Rhode Island kidnapped a man, stripped him naked and threatened to rape him.

Coronavirus: YMCA Cape Cod Offers Child Care For Health Workers

Starting Monday, children of CCHC and FQHC essential workers will have access to child care seven days a week.

Barnstable Coronavirus: Salons, Barbershops Closed

The Board of Health ordered the closure of all personal care businesses, like salons and barbershops, to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Public Statement By Ron Beaty On Economic Impact Lack of Action

Beaty: Does the Chairman of the Barnstable County Commissioners believe that local economic devastation is not “pressing County business?”

Cape Man Caught Trafficking Fentanyl, Breaks Cell Sprinkler: PD

A Cape Cod man charged with trafficking fentanyl ripped the fire suppression sprinkler system from the ceiling of his cell, police said.

Coronavirus: Cape Cod Healthcare Limits Testing Due To Demand

Because of overwhelming demand for coronavirus testing, only Cape Cod Healthcare doctors can submit orders for testing.

Cape Cod Trump Rally - Sunday Afternoon at Hyannis Airport Rotary

Spectacular “Cape Cod Trump 2020 Rally” at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 22nd at the Hyannis Airport Rotary! Come support our great President!

Barnstable Coronavirus: School Provided Meals Expand

Barnstable Public Schools have expanded hours for "grab and go" school meals as the new conronavirus spreads.

Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone and Online Service

Effective 3/17/20, offices will be closed to the public for in person service.

Two Local Cape Cod Town Boards Heinously Abuse Their Authority!

TWO LOCAL CAPE COD TOWN BOARDS HEINOUSLY ABUSE THEIR POSITIONS & AUTHORITY in my opinion!] Brewster boards call for shelter-in-place order

Cape Cod Mall Closing Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Simon Properties, which owns the mall, is closing all of its shopping centers in the U.S. in an effort to help slow the spread.

Hyannis Coronavirus: Whole Foods Sets Special Hours For Seniors

Given a more robust influx of shoppers driven by COVID-19 fears, the grocer seeks to accommodate those most vulnerable to illness.