Tag: Covid-19
Lifespan tightens visitor policy as COVID-19 cases increase
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island's largest health care organization announced Tuesday it is amending its visitor policy at hospitals and ambulatory care centers in...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 172, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 172 on Monday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Magaziner reports success with vaccine mandate for Treasury workers
PROVIDENCE – A new vaccine requirement or proof of a negative COVID-19 test for employees in the R.I. Office of the General Treasurer is...
Report: R.I. experienced K-shaped recovery from pandemic in 2020
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island experienced a "K-shaped recovery" from the COVID-19 pandemic as the retail trade sector thrived, while the services sector suffered.
The retail...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 577 over weekend, with 4 new...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 577 from Aug. 20 through Sunday, with four new deaths, the R.I. Department...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 296, with 1 new death
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 296 on Thursday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said Friday.
Hospitalizations of COVID-19...
Are you more or less likely to eat at a restaurant...
Some Rhode Island restaurateurs are requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for anyone who wants to eat indoors.
The moves follow similar...
Get armed in COVID fight
(Editor’s note: A version of this editorial was published on PBN.com on Aug. 18.)
For more than a year, a fit, college-educated, 51-year-old relative successfully...
Five Questions With: Frank Picozzi
5Q: Frank Picozzi | Mayor, city of Warwick
1. How has being a small-business owner prepared you for the role of mayor? Being a...
COVID-19 variant concerns
Are you concerned about the COVID-19 variants that are impacting the area?
Yes: 71%
No: 29%
Unsure: 0%
What most concerns you about the variants? (Select multiple)
Other: 43%
Increased...
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