Monday, September 14, 2026

TOPICS

Hot Topics

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

The United States moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 282, with 2 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 282 on Tuesday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE and the R.I. Department of Health announced on Tuesday their enforcement strategy for Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement for health care workers. / PBN PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

State outlines enforcement plans for vaccinating health care workers

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Department of Health unveiled Tuesday how they plan to enforce the state's mandate that health...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 329, with 1 new death

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 329 on Monday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 881 over the weekend, with 3...

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 881 from Sept. 17 through Sunday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department...

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will ease foreign travel restrictions into the United States beginning in November, when his administration will require all...

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group...

FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

WASHINGTON (AP) – An influential federal advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, dealing...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 343, with 2 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 343 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...

Group files suit challenging R.I. school mask mandate

PROVIDENCE (AP) – A group of Rhode Island parents and grandparents has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Daniel J. McKee's statewide school mask...
- Featured Event -

Latest News