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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- CURRENT STATE: Fully reopened effective May 29, 2021
- Town Of Nantucket Board Of Health COVID-19 EMERGENCY ORDER #16, effective August 5, 2021
- Masks are still mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings
- As a result of increasing cases across the Cape and Islands, the town's Health and Human Services Department is advising all residents and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to use masks while indoors and at public locations when physical distancing is not possible.
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Town of Nantucket Advises All Residents and Visitors to Use Face Covering Indoors and at Public Locations.
As a result of increasing cases across the Cape and Islands, The Town of Nantucket’s Health and Human Services Department is advising all residents and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to use masks while indoors and at public locations when physical distance is not possible. The increased virulence of the Delta variant, and its high ability to infect even those vaccinated in some cases, means that masking and distancing are strongly recommended at this time. Prolonged exposure, indoors and at high concentrations, is likely the cause of vaccinated individuals becoming infected. The Delta variant has also shown breakthrough ability against natural immunity and can reinfect those who have already had COVID. Please keep your safety, and the safety of those around you, in mind.
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CDC Guidance on Masks for Travelers
As of April 18, 2022, the CDC mask mandate for travelers is no longer in effect, following a court ruling. The CDC continues to recommend that travelers wear masks within indoor public transportation settings (CNN).
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Visitor Resource
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For Visitors:
TRAVEL ADVISORY - TRAVEL SAFELY TO NANTUCKET:
As of Monday, March 22, all visitors entering Massachusetts, including residents, are advised to quarantine for 10 days upon their arrival. Travelers in the following categories are exempt from this quarantine advisory:
- Travelers who have received a negative COVID-19 result on a test administered not more than 72 hours prior to their arrival in Massachusetts. Travelers may also test out of the quarantine advisory after arrival in Massachusetts, as long as they quarantine until receiving a negative test result.
- Anyone who is entering Massachusetts for fewer than 24 hours
- Anyone who is returning to Massachusetts after being out of the State for fewer than 24 hours
- Travelers who are full vaccinated (i.e. who have received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines OR who have received a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 14 days or more ago) and who do not have symptoms
- All travelers are encouraged to consult and follow the CDC'S guidelines and requirements for travel
- Use Our Visit Widget – find open business and plan your visit on our site or our app (you can also view our Guidebook online here to help plan your trip)
- Find Food - See a list of Nantucket restaurants offering delivery, takeout and curbside pick-up.
- Explore Concierge Services – have groceries and other items delivered or stocked for you
- Enjoy Virtual Experiences - View the list of virtual experiences happening on Nantucket
- Shop Local Online – See a variety of merchandise and gift card items from our members in our Chamber Marketspace
- Virtually Explore Videos & Photos - Immerse yourself in our stunning beauty through virtual reality
- Stay Connected - By signing up to receive our visitor e-newsletter
- Help the Community - We have so many incredible nonprofits doing amazing things on Nantucket, especially during this crisis. Please consider supporting them during this time.
- View the REGION-WIDE GUIDANCE RELEASED FOR SEASONAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO CAPE COD AND ISLANDS through Senator Cyr's office
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SBA Announces Opening of Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal
New portal will streamline applications for loans $150K or less for over 6.5 million businesses
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COVID-19 Resources for Businesses -Updated April 19, 2022
LOCAL:
KEEP THE ROCK SOLID INITIATIVE: Centralized resources to help local businesses overcome the challenges of operating during the pandemic.- Keep the Rock Solid Website - Give, Get, Share
TOWN OF NANTUCKET:
OTHER CHAMBER RESOURCES:
- View all upcoming Chamber Educational Workshops here
- Members can submit items & gift cards to the Chamber Marketspace
- NICE Business Consulting - click here to learn more
STATE:
OFFICIAL ORDERS & GUIDELINES
NATIONAL:
SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
- SBA Relief Programs
- Support via SCORE
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Support Local Businesses
View all open businesses here! Are you open and not listed? Email pr@nantucketchamber.orgRally for Restaurants is encouraging consumers to buy gift cards for local restaurants during the pandemic and they will donate $1 to organizations supporting the community through Toast.orgThe NBA Community BOOSTER Program: a new, community-wide initiative to support local restaurants. For every $50 gift card purchased from one of the local food-establishment Partners, the NBA will provide an extra $10 "boost" incentive, for a total $60 value! In addition, all Partner establishments will donate 10% of their gift card proceeds to the Nantucket Food Pantry. -
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Keeping the Community updated on resources and services available to keep our community healthy
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Resources and Assistance for our Community
- Nantucket Food, Fuel, and Rental Assistance
- The Community Foundation of Nantucket & Immigration Resource Center, expanded the current grant to support workers needing to quarantine. Email immigrationresourcecenter@gmail.com or call/text 774-325-6824 to learn more.
- Grocery Delivery Services; Nantucket Concierge - 508-332-0070, Wildflower Concierge - 617-875-2494
- Nantucket Neighbor connects able-bodied people with those who need help. They can pick up groceries/meals, deliver firewood, walk your dog, check on someone you care about, etc.
- The Food Pantry implemented new procedures and protocols by providing food through a home delivery program. They are adding new clients and will continue to do so to the extent possible. If you have questions or need to register e-mail inventoryassistant@assistnantucket.org.
- Learn More & Apply for the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program - provides food, baby formula, nutritional counseling, and breastfeeding help for free.
- Massachusetts eviction prevention and homeless assistance programs
- Assistance Programs for Massachusetts Residents
- Massachusetts Utility Assistance
- Massachusetts Medical Assistance
- Health Imperatives Providing Services by Telephone and Online During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Governor Baker ordered all health insurances to waive any deductibles/copayments effective immediately as long as the MA State of Emergency is in effect.
- Nantucket Family Counseling is offering tele-therapy/phone therapy! Call, e-mail or text at 508-680-6974 to set up an appointment!
- A Safe Place, Inc. Nantucket is still responding to emergency cases to the emergency room and police department. Please call their 24-Hour Hotline at 508-228-2111
- Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket & Marla Ceely Lamb Cancer Travel Fund is providing counseling, support groups, & consults by phone/video conferencing. Patient care volunteers continue to check on patients & offer assistance where they can. Anyone dealing with life-threatening illness or grief is encouraged to call (508) 825-8325 or visit www.pascon.org
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How You Can Help
- Nantucket Neighbor connects able-bodied people with those who need help in order to make sure the hospital & police are not overburdened. We can pick up groceries or meals, deliver firewood, walk your dog, check on someone you care about, etc.
- ACK SAVES is a privately funded community initiative established by year-round and seasonal Nantucket residents to help serve the immediate and emergent financial needs of our individual islanders and their families during and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Nantucket's subsequent Stay at Home order.
- The Food Pantry. Become a volunteer! Donate by dropping off unexpired & unopened items at the food pantry (10 Washington St.) Tuesday & Thursdays 4-6 PM and Wednesdays 9-11 AM or at the drop off box at the Stop & Shop on Sparks Ave.
- Learn How To Support NCH’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Where To Find More Information
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We are here for you!
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