Tag: Covid-19
COVID-19 vaccine subcommittee approves J&J vaccine; McKee restates priority for teachers
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee approved the immediate use of the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine Wednesday morning, days after the federal...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 264, with 8 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 increased by 264 on Monday, with eight more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday.
Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients...
Providence expands COVID-19 vaccination to age 50 and older in 3...
PROVIDENCE – People aged 50 and older in three zip codes of Providence are now eligible to register to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
The...
FDIC: Year-end bank revenue down 36.5% in U.S. in 2020
PROVIDENCE – While financial institutions recovered somewhat from the initial blow dealt by COVID-19, year-end profits were still down compared with the year before,...
BankNewport highlights $1.5M in 2020 grants, donations
NEWPORT – BankNewport awarded more than $1.47 million in grants, sponsorships and other donations to more than 300 Rhode Island nonprofits in 2020, according...
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave...
COVID-19 cases rise by 796 over weekend, with 15 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 796 from Feb. 26 through Sunday, with 15 more deaths, the R.I. Department of...
Westerly Hospital offers drive-thru self-scheduled COVID-19 tests
WESTERLY – Westerly Hospital is now offering self-scheduled COVID-19 tests for both adults and children.
A doctor’s order is not required.
The hospital’s drive-thru site is...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 399, with 6 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 399 on Thursday, with six more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Friday.
Hospitalizations...
Survey: Black small-business owners optimistic for 2021 recovery
PROVIDENCE – Despite the heavy blow COVID-19 has dealt to Black-owned businesses, many are optimistic for improvement in the short- and long-term future, according...
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