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Next vaccine hurdle: Persuading people to get it

Today, more Americans hope to receive a COVID-19 vaccine than current vaccine supply will allow. Consequently, although President Joe Biden’s initial promise to dole...
A. Kathryn Power

It’s time to take control where we can

We knew from the start that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to do more than make people sick. Just days after our country’s first...
PUSHING AHEAD: A rendering of what the Foodlove market is expected to look like when complete this summer in Middletown. / COURTESY NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

NRG on cutting edge of food innovation

In 2020 it was called “pivoting.” In 2021, it’s called “innovation.” The first innovation in the food world this year is being undertaken by Newport...

Shot in the arm

Do you feel the new vaccines will reduce or help eliminate COVID-19? Yes: 100% No: 0% Will your company require employees to be vaccinated? No: 57% Unsure: 29% Yes: 14% Yes,...
MASS. GOV. CHARLIE BAKER announced that the state is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions by increasing the capacity limits on businesses to 40%. / AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

Massachusetts easing some COVID-19 business capacity limits

BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions by increasing the capacity limits on businesses to 40%, Gov. Charlie Baker announced...
CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 496 on Wednesday. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEATH

R.I. ramping up number of COVID-19 vaccination sites

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Islanders in the near-future will be able to access a variety of vaccination sites for COVID-19, according to the R.I. Department...
ELIZABETH MCKENNA, left, of Pawtucket receives her COVID-19 vaccination Thursday from Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance volunteer Kristen Poshkus at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. / PBN PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for the intellectually, developmentally disabled established at Kirkbrae...

LINCOLN – While most older individuals across Rhode Island are being prioritized in receiving the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at various locations,...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 446, with 12 more deaths

PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 446 on Tuesday, with 12 more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Wednesday. Hospitalizations...
COVID-19 CASES in Rhode Island increased by 158 on Monday, however, state run testing sites were closed due to the snowstorm. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 158, with 13 more deaths

PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 158, with 13 more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health reported on Tuesday. State-run testing...
THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to United States pharmacies. / AP FILE PHOTO/ ELISE AMENDOLA

Biden administration to provide COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to United States pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as...
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