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Mass. positive coronavirus cases up to 41

Coronavirus 03/09/2020

BOSTON (AP) — The number of people in Massachusetts who have tested positive for the new coronavirus has jumped to 41 — up from...

A BOTTLE of bleach sits on the steps of Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket. When the new coronavirus surfaced at the school after a group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided to close it for two weeks. Instead of cancelling classes, the Catholic school instituted "virtual days" where students are expected to work from home, check for assignments through an online portal and occasionally chat with teachers. / AP FILE PHOTO/DAVID GOLDMAN

As outbreak spreads, schools face dilemma in going online

Coronavirus 03/09/2020

PROVIDENCE (AP) – When the new coronavirus surfaced at Saint Raphael Academy after a school group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided...

THE DOW Jones Industrial Average lost 1,582 points, or 6.1%, to start the day Monday. / AP FILE PHOTO/ RICHARD DREW

Dow drops 1,500 points as oil price plunge shocks markets

Coronavirus 03/09/2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Fear gripped financial markets around the world Monday as stock prices and bond yields plunge on worries about the effects...

Mass. positive coronavirus cases up to 28

Coronavirus 03/08/2020

BOSTON (AP) — The number of people in Massachusetts who have tested positive for the new coronavirus more than doubled on Sunday to 28,...

Third Rhode Islander tests ‘presumptive positive’ for coronavirus

Coronavirus 03/06/2020

PROVIDENCE - A third person in Rhode Island has tested a presumptive positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The person, a...

Amid coronavirus fears, deferred trips a growing trend at R.I. travel...

Coronavirus 03/06/2020

PROVIDENCE – With the coronavirus dominating headlines and news cycles, the prospect of traveling abroad seems to have lost its luster for some, but...

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, has suspended all university-sponsored international travel starting Monday through May 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Local colleges suspending international travel due to coronavirus

Coronavirus 03/06/2020

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Two local colleges have grounded international travel for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, while one is urging...

8 in Mass. test positive for coronavirus disease

Coronavirus 03/06/2020

BOSTON (AP) – The number of people in Massachusetts who have tested positive for the new coronavirus that has sicked tens of thousands around...

BRYANT UNIVERSITY'S 2-2020 Women's Summit has been postponed due to concerns regarding the growing spread of coronavirus. / COURTESY BRYANT UNIVERSITY

Bryant’s 2020 Women’s Summit postponed due to coronavirus concerns

Coronavirus 03/06/2020

PROVIDENCE – Bryant University's 2020 Women’s Summit has been postponed until June 10 due to concerns regarding the 2019 coronavirus, Women's Summit Director Kati...