Lifespan tightens visitor policy as COVID-19 cases increase
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island's largest health care organization announced Tuesday it is amending its visitor policy at hospitals and ambulatory care centers in...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 172, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 172 on Monday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
RIC to delay start of classes in effort to boost vaccination...
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to increase vaccination rates among students, Rhode Island College will delay its start of classes by just over a...
Glocester School Committee pushes back on governor’s school mask rules
GLOCESTER (AP) – A Rhode Island school committee is pushing back against the governor's executive order requiring masks in schools, voting to allow “conscientious...
Magaziner reports success with vaccine mandate for Treasury workers
PROVIDENCE – A new vaccine requirement or proof of a negative COVID-19 test for employees in the R.I. Office of the General Treasurer is...
Report: R.I. experienced K-shaped recovery from pandemic in 2020
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island experienced a "K-shaped recovery" from the COVID-19 pandemic as the retail trade sector thrived, while the services sector suffered.
The retail...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 577 over weekend, with 4 new...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 577 from Aug. 20 through Sunday, with four new deaths, the R.I. Department...
U.S. regulators fully approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; CVS to require vaccinations
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, potentially boosting public confidence in the shots and instantly opening the...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 296, with 1 new death
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 296 on Thursday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said Friday.
Hospitalizations of COVID-19...
PVD Fest canceled due to COVID case rise, delta variant
PROVIDENCE – This year's PVD Fest has been canceled due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the state and the prevalence of the...
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