Coronavirus: Tisbury Health Department Reports Suspected Case

TISBURY, MA — The Tisbury Board of Health said it has been notified of a suspected case of coronavirus on the island. The Health Department said on Thursday night is awaiting test results for confirmation.

"All close contacts and family members of the individual have been contacted and are self-isolating as we await results," the Health Department said.

The Health Department said more information will be provided as it becomes available.

On the mainland, Cape Cod Healthcare has rolled out new restrictions on its drive-thru testing site for the new coronavirus. Because of overwhelming demand for COVID-19 testing, hospital officials revised their policy about physicians being able to order testing for patients.

Effective Friday, a physician must have affiliated status with Cape Cod Healthcare to submit a patient's order for drive-thu testing. Doctors outside the network won't be allowed to submit orders for testing.

"By limiting the ability to order testing to physicians in the Cape Cod Healthcare network, the health care system will be better able to meet the needs of the community," hospital officials said in a statement.

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