Study finds R.I. manufacturing disproportionately affected by COVID-19 clusters
PROVIDENCE – Manufacturing had the highest rate of COVID-19 workplace clusters in Rhode Island outside of health, congregate care and education settings, according to...
Providence Bruins’ weekend games postponed due to team COVID-19 outbreak
PROVIDENCE – A COVID-19 outbreak among multiple Providence Bruins players has forced the team to postpone their upcoming weekend games, including two slated to...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 861, 3 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 861 on Tuesday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
R.I. implementing proof-of-vaccination passport program
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island will soon be joining other states in implementing a proof-of-vaccination passport program, according to Gov. Daniel J. McKee's office.
Alana O’Hare,...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 733, with 5 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 733 on Monday, with five new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,220 since Nov. 24, with 12...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,220 from Nov. 24 through Sunday – including 394 cases identified on Sunday...
New COVID variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden called the new COVID-19 variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic" Monday and said...
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
BRUSSELS (AP) – The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air...
Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger
NEW YORK (AP) – Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last...
Call to arms for government, businesses
On the occasion of Providence Business News’ 35th anniversary, six business and community leaders joined in a virtual discussion on Rhode Island’s economy –...
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