Tag: Coronavirus
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 961, with 6 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 961, with six more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on Friday.
Cases in...
Are teenagers and young adults getting too much of the blame...
As cases of COVID-19 surge across the state and country, teenagers and young adults are increasingly coming under scrutiny in many communities as potential...
Hotel industry has been desolated, but some are betting on big...
In a normal year, early November is a shoulder season in Newport. Christopher Bicho, who owns six leisure-market hotels in the coastal area, would...
New restaurateurs forge ahead amid the crisis
The changing restrictions for restaurants in recent months have been severe. Curbside pick-up only. Outdoor dining only. Capacity limits.
And now the latest: curfews that...
A $29.6M price tag for security in a pandemic
The state has paid $29.6 million to construct and maintain three field hospitals that have gone unused during the coronavirus crisis, but this insurance...
Crum turns hurdle to advantage, stands out as woman-owned moving company
More than 15 years ago, Christine Crum felt like receiving her business license from the R.I. Division of Public Utilities and Carriers to own...
For business owners, getting COVID-19 is a wakeup call
NEW YORK – When Chris Hyland caught the coronavirus, his ordeal went beyond being sick and exhausted – he couldn’t help his business partners...
Providence to impose stricter crowd limits
PROVIDENCE – The city is imposing stricter limits on small, social gatherings and catered events beginning Nov. 22, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced on...
Pandemic uncertainty
Has your company planned for different pandemic scenarios?
Yes: 80%
No: 20%
Which pandemic scenario do you feel is imminent?
A prolonged, uncertain recovery: 80%
A muted and sufficient...
Raimondo to implement ‘severe’ restrictions on gatherings and businesses as COVID-19...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced on Thursday in-person colleges and universities, offices, bar areas, recreational venues, and indoor sport facilities and gyms will...
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