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A COVID-19 warning on display at the Nantucket Steamship Authority terminal on April 25, 2020 in Nantucket, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Leaders in Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket are worried the islands don t have enough vaccine for residents, especially with the population expected to swell this summer.
Cape Cod officials are encouraged by the region s progress toward vaccinating its most vulnerable populations, but with eligibility now open to all adults, they worry that the islands will fall behind.
Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket are more reliant on the stream of doses the Baker administration allocates, with neither island home to a retail pharmacy in the federal vaccination program and every mass vaccination site a ferry ride and a drive away.
Nantucket, Martha s Vineyard vaccine access concerning as seasonal populations swell Share Updated: 2:31 PM EDT Apr 22, 2021 By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service WCVB SOURCE: WCVB Share Updated: 2:31 PM EDT Apr 22, 2021 By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service Cape Cod officials are encouraged by the region s progress toward vaccinating its most vulnerable populations, but with eligibility now open to all adults, they worry that the islands will fall behind.Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket are more reliant on the stream of doses the Baker administration allocates, with neither island home to a retail pharmacy in the federal vaccination program and every mass vaccination site a ferry ride and a drive away.On a Thursday conference call with reporters, Sen. Julian Cyr of Truro warned that local leaders are very concerned and troubled about the availability of vaccines on the two islands now that
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IHC to get 4,040 vaccines next week
Through collaborative partnership, supply will be sent to and administered by hospital.
IHC CEO Cynthia Mitchell. IHC will receive 4,040 vaccine doses to add to the Island s supply. - Rich Saltzberg
Island Health Care (IHC) is set to receive a shipment of 4,040 COVID-19 vaccines through a federal program, adding a much-needed supply boost for the Island.
Speaking to The Times by phone, IHC chief executive officer Cynthia Mitchell said the health center made its first order Wednesday, and expects to receive the vaccine doses next week. The doses will then be sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to be administered through a partnership.
The National Guard wants to clear 170 acres of woods on Cape Cod for a new machine gun range
By David Abel Globe Staff,Updated April 13, 2021, 9:37 a.m.
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National Guard Specialist Kyle Canzano (right) prepared to take the Army s rifle record fire qualification range, a test that is an annual requirement for Guard members, on the existing firing range for machine guns at Camp Edwards.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
JOINT BASE CAPE COD â In a clearing in the woods of these sprawling training grounds, First Lieutenant Patrick Foley peered down the barrel of his M4 assault rifle and awaited the command âweapons free.â