Covid-19 Updates
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March 2022
Update 03-04-2022 Recent increase in cases
January 2022
Update 01-04-2022 Getting Vaccinated and School Protocols
Update 01-06-2022 Six more cases, ICMS and VES limit service
Update 01-10-2022 Vinalhaven School goes remote
Update 01-13-2022 Business updates
Update 01-21-2022 MSFS Update and Children's Vaccines
Update 01-26-2022 School Resumes In-Person and MSFS Update
December 2021
Update 12-30-2021 Six positive cases on-island
September 2021
Update 09-03-2021 Status update
Update 09-08-2021 Four positive cases on-island
Update 09-10-2021 School status update for week of 9-13-21
June 2021
Update 06-03-2021 COVID-19 Reminders, Vaccination News and Data, Local and State Updates
Update 06-25-2021 Three positive cases on-island
April 2021
Update 04-02-2021 COVID-19 Reminders, Local Vaccination News, Updates from the State, Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Update 04-12-2021 COVID-19 Reminders, Local Vaccination News, Updates from the State, Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Update 04-16-2021 Learn more about the pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Update 04-30-2021 Vaccination updates, Change in outdoor face-covering requirements, Johnson & Johnson pause lifted, and much more!
Update 04-30-2021 Vaccination updates, Change in outdoor face-covering requirements, Johnson & Johnson pause lifted, and much more!
March 2021
Update 03-18-2021 Local Vaccination News, Vaccination Eligibility, New Summer Guidelines and Revised Travel Requirements
February 2021
Update 02-03-2021 Reminders to Stay Safe, ICMS Vaccination Updates, Vaccine Resources
Update 02-12-2021 Local Vaccination Updates, plus Vaccination Side Effects - Know What to Expect
Update 02-19-2021 Local Vaccination Updates, State Updates, Reminders
January 2021
Update 01-08-2021 Case counts; Renewed calls for caution; Resources; Vaccinations
Update 01-18-2021 Understanding updates to Maine's Vaccination Plan
Update 01-20-2021 Vaccination Q&A
December 2020
Update 12-04-2020 Case counts in Maine climb; Public Health Team urges vigilance
Update 12-11-2020 New Executive Order strengthens enforcement of face covering requirement in indoor public spaces
Update 12-14-2020 Positive Case Confirmed Today
Update 12-15-2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Update 12-18-2020 EOC Friday Update
Update 12-31-2020 Happy New Year Vinalhaven
November 2020;
Update 11-02-2020 Rising COVID case counts lead to new safety measures
Update 11-05-2020 Executive Order mandates mask wearing in all public places regardless of ability to physical distance
Update 11-06-2020 Record number of cases in the state and five confirmed on North Haven
Update 11-07-2020 Public Health Team cautions community, additional confirmed cases on North Haven
Update 11-09-2020 CDC identifies smaller gatherings as cause of community transmission
Update 11-13-2020 Thanksgiving day guidance; Community resources
Update 11-23-2020 One individual on island has tested positive; Contact Tracing
Update 11-25-2020 Rising case counts on Thanksgiving Eve
Update 11-27-2020 No new known cases
October 2020
10-30-2020 Message from the Public Health Team Halloween Weekend Covid Safety
Update 10-28-20 Rise in case counts, Halloween and Thanksgiving Guidelines, Resources for those in need, and a super Halloween Safety Flyer from the Public Health Team
September 2020
Update 09-24-2020 People in MA may come to Maine without needing a negative test, ICMS offers drive-through Flu Clinics, Grants for businesses, Help with food and rent, and a great new infographic
August 2020
Update 08-11-2020 Maine and Knox County case counts, Governor Mills Extends State of Civil Emergency, New Public Gathering Guidelines, Testing Options, Help with Food and Rent, Knox Hub, and more
July 2020
Update 07-03-2020 Governor Mills Exempts Additional States From Quarantine and Testing Requirement, Face Covering Mandate Enforced for Certain Businesses in Coastal Communities, 4th of July Safety in COVID Times, and Our Current Favorite Infographic
Update 07-10-2020 Case Counts; Video: Slow-motion schlieren imaging experiment
June 2020
Update 06-05-2020 Business Coffee Hour Conversations, Select Board Discusses Summer Letter to the Community, and the Tip of the Week–Avoid Risks Infographic
Update 06-12-2020 Summer Letter and Community Guidelines from the Select Board and the Public Health Team
Update 06-19-2020 Keep Vinalhaven Healthy Short-term Rental/Lodging Guide
Update 06-26-2020 COVID-19 Prevention Guide for Travelers to the Island
May 2020
Update 05-01-2020 Restarting Maine’s Economy | Stay Safer at Home
Update 05-02-2020 Raised Beds and Gardening Resources
Update 05-04-2020 Balancing the Risk to Public Health vs the Impact to the Local Economy
Update 05-06-2020 Understanding Covid-19 Symptoms and When to Get Help
Update 05-08-2020 Governor Mills Announces Rural Reopening Plan
Update 05-11-2020 Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 if You Are Sick
Update 05-13-2020 Covid-19 Transmission Risks and How to Avoid Them
Update 05-15-2020 Can I Get Tested?
Update 05-18-2020 Safety First–Stay Safer at Home While Restarting Maine’s Economy
Update 05-20-2020 FAQs
Update 05-22-2020 Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend
Update 05-25-2020 Being Of Service
Update 05-27-2020 (Archive Addition) How Can We Help?
Update 05-29-2020 Out and About – How to Avoid Risks
April 2020
Daily Update 04-01-2020 More about the "Stay Healthy at Home" Mandate
Daily Update 04-02-2020 Public Health Team Questions and Answers
Daily Update 04-03-2020 Economic Help for Individuals and Businesses
Daily Update 04-04-2020 The CDC Recommends People Wear Masks in Public
Daily Update 04-05-2020 Managing Anxiety; Wearing Masks; Pets and Covid-19
Daily Update 04-06-2020 How Can We Help?
Daily Update 04-07-2020 Making and Receiving Safe Deliveries; Safe Caregiving
Daily Update 04-08-2020 What Happens if I Develop Symptoms?
Daily Update 04-09-2020 Face Coverings and Masks… Again!
Daily Update 04-10-2020 True or False Quiz – Test Your Vinalhaven Covid-19 Smarts!
Daily Update 04-11-2020 Changes at the Transfer Station
Daily Update 04-12-2020 Happy Easter!
Daily Update 04-13-2020 Vinalhaveners – Doing our Part
Daily Update 04-14-2020 Governor Mills’ Civil Emergency Extension; Saving Money by Recycling
Daily Update 04-15-2020 Face Covering Update; Before Anger Turns to Violence, Reach Out for Help
Daily Update 04-16-2020 Unsafe at Home: Domestic Violence Awareness - Prevention – Support
Daily Update 04-17-2020 Living Between the Lines: Coping Strategies for Stress
Daily Update 04-18-2020 Living Between the Lines: Coping Strategies for Stress – Part 2
Daily Update 04-19-2020 Save Money By Composting
Daily Update 04-20-2020 Patriots' Day
Daily Update 04-21-2020 Earth Day True or False Quiz – Test Your Transfer Station Smarts!
Daily Update 04-22-2020 Changes coming at Carvers…
Daily Update 04-23-2020 A Message from the Public Health Team
Daily Update 04-24-2020 Testing, Tracing, and Treatment
Daily Update 04-25-2020 At the Friend
Daily Update 04-26-2020 Gardening!
Daily Update 04-27-2020 Quarantine
Daily Update 04-28-2020 Preparing for Emergencies
Daily Update 04-29-2020 Opening the EconomyDaily Update 04-30-2020 Understanding Isolation
March 2020
Daily Update 03-20-2020 Public Health Team Update, Thank You to the Community
Daily Update 03-21-2020 Town sets up Emergency Operations Center
Daily Update 03-22-2020 Being added to the Pandemic Storm Call List
Daily Update 03-23-2020 What is the difference between social distancing and quarantine?
Daily Update 03-24-2020 How is Covid-19 different from the flu?
Daily Update 03-25-2020 Physical distancing, Govenor asks non-essential businesses to close to public
Daily Update 03-26-2020 Emergency Operations Center updates and message from Select Board Chair
Daily Update 03-27-2020 Managing stress and anxiety with Kelly Richards
Daily Update 03-28-2020 Ways to connect and be helpful
Daily Update 03-29-2020 Vinalhaven Public Health Officer Urgent Memo
Daily Update 03-30-2020 Response to "Vigelante News"