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Flu clinic open to public on Nov. 7
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Officials enthused by new school design
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Three-way race for Tisbury’s two MVC seats
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COVID-19 tests and results
| Test MV/Drive-through site | MV Hospital | Other/Boards of Health | Aquinnah | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total tests performed | 17281 | 5833 | 299 | 23413 | |
| Total negatives | 16945 | 5692 | 293 | 22930 | |
| Total pending | 299 | 91 | 6 | 396 | |
| Total confirmed positives | 37 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 87 |
| Percentage positive of total tests performed | .21% | .86% | .85% | ||
| Antibody tests, Off-Island tests, symptomatic positives | 24 | 24 | |||
| Total Cases (positive tests + antibody tests + symptomatic positives) | 111 |
Each positive test does not necessarily represent a newly infected individual. For example, a positive test reported on July 1, 2020 by Martha’s Vineyard Hospital was a second test for an individual who had previously tested positive. The Total Cases number reflects the most current accounting of unique individuals with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 on Martha’s Vineyard.
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: The easiest switch to make...
Get your electricity from a renewable source
One of the simplest ways to help with the goal of a 100% Renewable MV by 2040 is to join the Cape Light Compact’s Local Green.
You may not be ready to install solar at your house but by joining, you can get electricity generated by solar panels. Your electrical bill has two parts: Eversource is your distributor of power; you have a choice for power supply. Much of that electricity supply is being generated from natural gas. The process of extracting natural gas — fracking — releases large amounts of methane into the atmosphere. Methane is the most harmful heat-trapping greenhouse gas.
You can make a difference by switching your power supply to a local, renewable source. Go to capelightcompact.org/clcgreen/ or call 1-800-381-9192 to enroll in CLC Local Green 100 (or 50).
An Edey Foundation grant supports this effort. islandclimateaction.org/what-you-can-do/; Renewable MV Initiative: bit.ly/RenewMV
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New Covid-19 Safety Rules on Island Trails
Martha’s Vineyard has a rich abundance of protected lands. Many remain open for walking, hiking, bicycling, and running, in strict accordance with state and local regulations. This summer, the Island’s conservation groups are managing some properties differently to help ensure public safety and lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Please see detailed guidelines for each organization here.
Sponsored by the MV All-Island Trails Committee and TrailsMV
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An Open Letter to Our Community
The coronavirus pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge. At Martha’s Vineyard Bank, we are inspired by the local response, a unique mix of American fortitude, New England stoicism, and a balance of self-sufficiency and neighborly...
