The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said Tuesday that it would not need to stop routine procedures after an order from Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday to curtail elective procedures statewide.

The 2020 Thanksgiving holiday saw a reversal in travel habits to and from the Vineyard, with a higher proportion of off-Islanders coming, while an even higher percentage of Islanders decided to stay put.

Dredging and intensive study are part of a new project for Chilmark Pond, as two foundations have joined forces to develop a science-driven restoration plan for the pond.

Island health officials reported 16 new positive coronavirus tests on Friday — the highest total this week after reporting only three cases Thursday. Meanwhile, the SSA cancelled two trips after a crew member tested positive.

State coronavirus numbers skyrocketed to a new record again on Thursday even as Island case tallies eased, with health agents reporting three new Covid-19 cases on Vineyard.