R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 4,783, with 9 new deaths

PBN Staff

January 7, 2022 2:51 pm

CASES OF COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased Thursday by 4,783, with nine new deaths. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island have increased by 4,783, with nine deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Friday. Hospitalizations of COVID-19 total 445, an increase from 434 reported on Thursday. Of those hospitalized, 54 are in intensive care units and 43 are on ventilators. There have been 2,799 new cases…