Tag: Covid-19
Mask mandates don’t violate Constitution
Many public health professionals and politicians are urging or requiring citizens to wear face masks to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Poll: Skilled workers key to manufacturing recovery
PROVIDENCE – A new poll by Polaris MEP shows sales continue to be the greatest challenge facing Rhode Island manufacturers, and half of the...
R.I. launching $45M ‘back to work’ program
PROVIDENCE – The state will use $45 million of its federal stimulus funds to create a workforce development initiative to provide training and coaching...
Cases of COVID-19 in R.I. rise by 110
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 110, but with no new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on Thursday.
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Dunkin’ expects net closure of 800 U.S. stores in 2020; parent...
CANTON, Mass. – Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. reported a $36.5 million profit in the second quarter of 2020, a 38.9% drop from one year...
Fed sees dim economic outlook as virus squeezes economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve expressed concern Wednesday that the viral outbreak will act as a drag on the economy and hiring in...
Raimondo, Infante-Green unveil school reopening guidelines
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will be following five metrics over the course of the next five weeks to determine the nature of its reopening...
Raimondo: R.I. isn’t ready to move onto Phase 4
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island experienced a slight increase in new coronavirus cases in the past week, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Wednesday the state will not be moving forward...
COVID-19 cases rise by 119 in R.I., with 1 more death
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island have increased by 119, with one more death, the R.I. Department of Health said on Tuesday.
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R.I. weekly PUA filings rise by over 22K
PROVIDENCE – There were 22,465 pandemic unemployment-assistance filings last week, an increase from 15,760 one week prior, according to the R.I. Department of Labor...
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