Tag: Coronavirus
COVID-19 cases in R.I. rise by 111 over weekend, with 5...
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 111 from July 17 through Sunday to total 17,904 to date, the R.I. Department...
113 Rhode Islanders received false positive COVID-19 test results
PROVIDENCE – A partner of East Providence's East Side Clinical Laboratory falsely reported positive COVID-19 test results to 113 Rhode Islanders, the R.I. Department...
Bryant University, facing $11M budget deficit, to reduce workforce and pay
SMITHFIELD – Facing an $11 million budget deficit brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bryant University President Ross Gittell, in a letter issued Friday...
COVID-19 cases in R.I. rise by 71; state sees 2 more...
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 71 on Thursday to total 17,793 to date, the R.I. Department of Health said...
R.I. shifts focus in tourism ads
While much of the U.S. sees a surge of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, R.I. Commerce Corp. has pivoted its tourism marketing to appeal...
Pandemic slows interest in Quonset Business Park
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Quonset Business Park hummed with activity: trucks barreling down the winding roads, construction crews chatting on a break, cranes...
Hospitals see benefits of adding telemedicine
Christopher Cowan has left his house only twice since COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March.
The North Stonington, Conn., resident has serious underlying conditions that...
Frivolous lawsuits would stifle a recovery
As our region slowly advances on the path toward recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing the ripple effects of this unprecedented crisis...
Al fresco means survival for restaurants on Federal Hill
Rick Simone doesn’t mince words when it comes to the success of closing part of Atwells Avenue in Providence on Friday and Saturday nights...
Inspiring Minds works with local organizations to supply books to students
INSPIRING MINDS, a nonprofit organization based in Providence, took an active role during the coronavirus pandemic by providing and delivering supplies to school students...


















