GOV. GINA M. Raimondo announced Thursday during her weekly coronavirus briefing that Rhode Island's "pause" will be extended through Dec. 20. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ ELIZABETH GRAHAM
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island continues to lead the world in most coronavirus cases per capita, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Thursday announced during her weekly coronavirus briefing that Rhode Island's "pause" will be extended through Dec. 20. The pause, which closed recreational facilities, bars and gyms, while placing further restrictions on restaurants and offices,…