Tag: Covid-19
Were you OK with Gov. Gina M. Raimondo not taking questions...
It had been nearly three weeks since Gov. Gina M. Raimondo had spoken publicly in Rhode Island before her Jan. 13 COVID-19 briefing, which...
Virtual event aims to sweep away anxiety, depression from 2020
PROVIDENCE – For its first event of 2021, The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association Community Speaker Series plans to take on lingering mental health effects...
McKee open to easing restrictions on businesses
WARWICK – Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee said during a press conference on Thursday that as governor he will be open to easing COVID-19...
COVID-19 cases rise by 789, with 9 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 789 on Wednesday, with nine more deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday.
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Current R.I. COVID-19 guidance for businesses will be extended until mid-Feb.
PROVIDENCE – In her first press conference in Rhode Island since the New Year, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Wednesday the state's metrics were...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 661, with 23 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 661 on Monday, with 23 more deaths, according to the R.I. Department of Health...
U.S. shifts to speed vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses
WASHINGTON (AP) – Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,788 over weekend, with 31 deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,788 from Jan. 8 through Sunday, with 31 more deaths, the R.I. Department of...
R.I. program distributes 10K naloxone kits to community groups
PROVIDENCE – Community organizations across the state have received hundreds of naloxone kits and funding to help distribute them as part of a new...
Patients at VA Providence now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19 vaccinations are underway for patients at the VA Providence Healthcare System.
On Jan. 6, John Kirby, a veteran, was the first nonemployee...


















