The Covid-19 risk level was elevated from low to medium on Martha’s Vineyard this week amid a steady rise in cases.
Cases of Covid-19 saw another sharp uptick on the Vineyard this week, with some confusion around the risk level on the Island due to over-the-counter (OTC) testing.
The Steamship Authority announced Wednesday that it would stop requiring require masks on board ferries or shuttle buses. The announcement follows an update from the U.S. Coast Guard.
The vaccination bus returns to Martha's Vineyard on Sunday, May 1.
The Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported 20 positive cases of Covid-19 for the seven-day period ending April 2. The Vineyard remains classified as low risk.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is now offering second booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone over the age of 50 and people with certain medical conditions.