R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 337 with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 337 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of R.I. joins list of companies...
PROVIDENCE – The largest health insurer in the Rhode Island and one of the state’s biggest employers, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island...
Do you agree that COVID-19 vaccinations should be required for employees...
When the U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Aug. 23, health officials hoped it would encourage more companies to make vaccinations...
McKee, health officials urge R.I. businesses to adopt vaccine mandates
PROVIDENCE – With the recent approval of a COVID-19 vaccination by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee is...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 316, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 316, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday.
Hospitalizations of...
Half of U.S. workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) – Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their workplaces, according to a new poll, at a...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 327 with 1 new death
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 327 on Tuesday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...
9 R.I. arts venues jointly announce new COVID-19 protocols for shows
PROVIDENCE – Nine performance venues in Rhode Island have jointly announced they will require event attendees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or...
Study: COVID-19 had $2.2B impact on R.I. hospitality and tourism in...
PROVIDENCE – The COVID-19 pandemic impacted Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industry to the tune of $2.2 billion in 2020, marking a 30% decline...
Bryant University imposes indoor mask mandate, testing initiatives on campus
SMITHFIELD – Another university has joined the ranks of local institutions implementing indoor mask mandates on campus.
Bryant University announced Wednesday that it will require...



















