RIDOH: Flu no longer widespread in Rhode Island

Rob Borkowski

04/30/2018

INFLUENZA IS NO longer widespread in Rhode Island, the R.I. Department of Health reports. / COURTESY RIDOH

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health has announced flu is no longer widespread in the state, relieving unvaccinated medical personnel from the requirement of wearing masks during direct patient contact, but the flu season is not over and immunizations are still a good idea if you’ve yet to get yours, the agency reports. The…

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