The Old Whaling Church in Edgartown has been secured as a temporary winter shelter for homeless individuals, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital officials announced Wednesday.

Three new coronavirus cases were reported by Martha’s Vineyard Hospital early Wednesday morning as an Island case surge that began early last week continues. TestMV reported a fourth case later in the day.

Voters in all seven Dukes County towns threw their strong support to Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump. Clarence (Trip) Barnes and Ben Robinson eclipsed Josh Goldstein in a tight three-way race for Tisbury's seats on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.

Even a presidential election couldn’t put the pandemic on pause, with Vineyard health officials reporting one new coronavirus case on the Island Tuesday.

A steady stream of voters turned out to cast ballots in every Island town from morning to nightfall Tuesday, joining their counterparts around the country.

With Covid-19 cases climbing throughout the state, Gov. Charlie Baker Monday instituted a series of targeted new executive orders, including a mask requirement for all.