Tag: COVID-19 vaccines
Johnson & Wales University requires faculty, staff to be vaccinated
PROVIDENCE – As COVID-19 cases rise in Rhode Island, another local college is mandating its faculty and staff to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
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R.I. recommending universal mask wearing in schools
PROVIDENCE – With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Rhode Island, the state on Wednesday said it is recommending universal mask use within school...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 94; no new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 94, with no new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health reported on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 cases in R.I. increased by 246 over weekend; no deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 246 from July 23 through Sunday, with no new deaths, the R.I. Department...
R.I. Gives Vax Challenge awards $120K to 12 local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – For the second time this week, local nonprofits became beneficiaries of grants thanks to more people getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Daniel J....
COVID-19 cases in R.I. again increase by 24; no new deaths...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 24 on Thursday, with no new deaths for a second straight day, the...
Nonprofits eye boost from vaccine incentive program
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Free Clinic CEO Marie Ghazal has seen COVID-19, and the state's response, from all angles for more than a year.
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State’s new vaccine incentive program to provide $750K for nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to further increase vaccinations, state officials announced Tuesday that incentives will be provided to assist the nonprofit community based...
Bryant University to require students to be vaccinated for COVID-19
SMITHFIELD – A month after Bryant University reopened its campus to 100% capacity, the university announced Wednesday that students who wish to return to...
State officials announce guidance on return to in-person schooling
PROVIDENCE – Field trips resuming, optional mask wearing for vaccinated individuals, and no capacity limits on buses are some of the recommended guidance state...
