Delta COVID-19 variant detected in Provincetown cluster, DPH says - WCVB Boston

Genetic sequencing of initial samples associated with the recent COVID-19 cluster in Provincetown, Massachusetts, have tested positive for the delta variant, the Department of Public Health said.

At least 256 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the Fourth of July holiday cluster in Provincetown.

On Tuesday, the Boston Public Health Commission said at least 35 COVID-19 cases in Boston residents were traced back to the cluster in Provincetown, adding that the overwhelming majority of the patients were fully vaccinated.

The city's health commission issued new guidance Tuesday to all Boston residents who have traveled to Provincetown so far during the month of July and until further notice.

The city's health commission is telling anyone who has visited Provincetown since July 1 to get tested for COVID-19 at least five days after returning, regardless of vaccination status or symptoms.