R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,481, with 12 new deaths

Nancy Lavin

January 18, 2022 2:09 pm

CONFIRMED CASES of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,481 on Monday with 12 new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday. / COURTESY R.I. Department of HEALTH

PROVIDENCE - Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,481, with 12 new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday. Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in the state total 520, a 7.4% increase from the 484 patients hospitalized as of Monday. Of those hospitalized, 40 are in intensive care units and 30 are…