Here is the latest information and resources available on the Coronavirus. We will continue to update as we receive information.
Government
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coronavirus information
- Know Plan Prepare
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) information
- World Health Organization information
- COVID-19 Cases, Quarantine and Monitoring
- Massachusetts 211
- Federal Reserve Updates
- Federal Law Alert from Complete Payroll Solutions
- Guidance for Colleges and Universities from mass.gov
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (3/19/2020)
MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center’s Private Sector Hotline
The hotline will be staffed Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The number for the hotline is 508-820-2094.
Loan and grant programs
- SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to MA Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
- Baker-Polito Administration Announces $10 Million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
- Small Business Development Center Network – Southeast region
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Updates from the Small Business Administration
- Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
- Facebook announces $100 million program for small businesses impacted by Coronavirus
Businesses
- Glivinski and Associates Response to COVID-19
- Webinar Recording: COVID-19 & Nonprofit Response: Health, Fundraising and Risk Assessment (Hosted by the NonProfit Times;
- Coronavirus Update from the MA Restaurant Association
- Massachusetts Restaurant Association – FAQs for Restaurant Owners
- National Restaurant Association – Restaurant Rescue Package
- An Important Message from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts
- A Message from the Partners at MA Small Business Development Center Network
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers – CDC
- Unemployment Resources from mass.gov
- Workshare Information for Employers
- Rapid Response -Layoff Aversion from mass.gov
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Tips
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) FAQs for Small Businesses
- Continuity of Operations Plan – Town of Barnstable
- Stop and Shop – Important Updates on Store Hours for Seniors & for Online Customers
- Dollar General Announces First Hour of Operations to be Dedicated to Senior Customers
- Hy-Line Cruises reduces passenger limits on ferries starting March 19th
Restaurant and Shop Information
Download a list of restaurants that are currently open for takeout. This list is subject to change. Please contact the restaurant directly for up to date information. List updated on; 3/21/2020
Download a list of shops that are currently doing curbside and/or online deliveries.
Healthcare
- Cape Cod Healthcare COVID-19 information
- Cape Cod Healthcare to Partner with Barnstable County to Begin Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing with Doctor’s Orders (3/17/2020)
- Guidance for first responders – CDC
- What to do if you are sick – CDC