This January, 2021 the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) through the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has issued guidelines regarding the vaccinations for the continuing coronavirus:
Answers to Key Ethical Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines
UPDATE (12/1/20): TestMV expanded testing services to include children from five through 17 years old. The asymptomatic COVID-19 PCR testing site at the Martha’s Vineyard High School reduced its schedule after Labor Day to three days weekly—Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The hours will remain the same: 9AM-12PM and 1PM-3:30PM. Tues/Thurs for on-line appts only.
NEW! Online registration for testing http://health.questdiagnostics.com/IHC
UPDATED FLYER & NUMBER to call for test scheduling: 877-336-9855. This Covid-19 drive-through testing site is provided by Island Health Care, in collaboration with the Island’s Boards of Health, Quest Diagnostics and MV Savings Bank. WHERE: Martha’s Vineyard Regional HS, parking lot. WHEN: Began Thursday May 28th, 2020. See link for details: MV Covid Testing one-pager English + Portuguese (1) They also offer retesting, but request you check with your insurance provider or employer for coverage. Same day testing available use online registration link http://health.questdiagnostics.com/IHC
For updated testing counts/information on island: https://www.ihimv.org/covid-19/
http://www.fallriverdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ltr-to-Parishioners-on-Reopening-May-1
https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/statement-of-bishop-da-cunha-suspending-celebration-of-masses/
http://www.fallriverdiocese.org/bishop-issues-dispensation-from-obligation-to-attend-sunday-mass/
http://www.fallriverdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Parish-Pandemic-Guide.pdf