Tag: Covid-19
President Joe Biden extends eviction and foreclosure moratoriums
PROVIDENCE – In his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders, including one that extends an existing moratorium...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 722 with 13 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 722 on Tuesday, with 13 more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Wednesday.
Hospitalizations of COVID-19...
Five Questions With: Bob Samuels
Bob Samuels is Rhode Island School of Design’s executive director of integrated health and wellness. He spoke with Providence Business News about how the...
COVID-19 cases rise by 2.5K, with 40 deaths since Jan. 15
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 increased by 2,521 from Jan. 15 through Monday, with 40 more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday.
Hospitalizations...
25% of vaccine doses have been received by Rhode Islanders 60...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Islanders who are anxiously awaiting vaccination against the COVID-19 virus will now have a better idea of who has been getting...
Mass. identifies 1st virus variant case
Massachusetts health officials have announced the state's first case of the more infectious coronavirus variant first found in the United Kingdom.
A Boston woman who...
Thrive Behavioral Health to improve telehealth system with $10K grant
WARWICK – A $10,000 grant awarded to Thrive Behavioral Health Inc. will help the organization purchase personal protection items for staff members and equipment...
R.I. doc’s license suspended for knowingly exposing patients to COVID-19
PROVIDENCE – The medical license of Dr. Anthony Farina, the director/president of at least six medical corporations, has been suspended for a host of...
COVID-19 deaths in R.I. pass 2,000; cases rise by 901
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 increased by 901 on Thursday, with nine more deaths, according to the R.I. Department of Health.
Fatalities in the state...
R.I. prepares for more vaccine, will start inoculating elderly housing and...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island next week will begin vaccinating residents of elderly housing buildings against the COVID-19 virus, as well as adults in group...

















