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State Sen. Julian Cyr, D-Truro, said hundreds of older Cape Codders do not have access to the internet or computer services that are currently required to book vaccination appointments on the state’s scheduling system. But now Cape officials know how to contact many of them and offer assistance, Cyr said during a Cape Cod COVID-19 Response Task Force press teleconference Thursday morning. The individuals came to light during a Wednesday night robocall briefing put on by the task force for Barnstable County residents ages 65 and older. During the town hall-style phone briefing, 604 people o...

HYANNIS – Diane and Lucien Poyant of Hyannisport didn’t know there was a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the grounds of the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis until they drove past it Monday. After calling a number at Cape Cod Healthcare, which is hosting the clinic, they got an appointment for Tuesday morning and joined a long line of cars snaking down Scudder Avenue past the West End Rotary. The Poyants, both 83, said they were thrilled and relieved to stumble upon the opportunity to get their first shots.  “We’ve been trying everything — CVS and all that stuff,” Lucien said. “We...

Even though the Cape never got a state-sponsored Stop the Spread COVID-19 testing site, there are multiple local sites where asymptomatic people can get free testing. (Note that insurance often pays for testing for people who have symptoms or who have been exposed to the novel coronavirus.)  Whole Health Pharmacy The independently owned pharmacy at 596 W. Main St., Hyannis has been providing free PCR testing through a partnership with the federal government since May.    About two weeks ago, Whole Health doubled the number of test slots available on test days from 60 to 120, creating mo...

Officials say a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Falmouth filled up in an hour, before it was even published on the state’s official booking website.

Falmouth's first-ever virtual Town Meeting authorized the purchase of two fire trucks on Monday, January 25.  While approving $5,802,500 in capital projects, Town Meeting members appropriated $870,000 for a new fire engine and $100,000 for a reserve fire/rescue vehicle suitable for service at the West Falmouth fire station. Select board member Douglas C. Brown moved the amendment requesting $100,000 for the reserve vehicle, noting the town does not currently have a backup fire engine.  "We feel, here in West Falmouth, it is definitely a necessary element in keeping the station open," sa...