Tag: Covid-19
Racism hinders COVID-19 care for some
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S., the virus hit African Americans disproportionately hard. African Americans are still contracting the illness – and...
UMass Dartmouth closes Public Policy Center due to COVID-19 financial implications
DARTMOUTH – The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth on June 30 announced the closure of its Public Policy Center effective July 1.
The university said the...
RISD facing $50M deficit; layoffs a possibility
PROVIDENCE – The COVID-19 pandemic has put Rhode Island School of Design significantly in the red as the upcoming academic year draws near.
Although President...
S&P downgrades Care New England’s bond rating, projects negative outlook
PROVIDENCE – S&P Global Ratings on June 30 downgraded Care New England’s bond rating, citing ongoing financial problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, WPRI-TV...
Would you consider attending any 50th anniversary ceremonies for the Pawtucket...
When baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons on June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it also meant the likely end of a 50-year...
Prepping for a second wave
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Cox Business announces Work-at-Home solutions
WEST WARWICK – With COVID-19 prompting more employees to work remotely, Cox Business has announced the launch of Work-at-Home – solutions for better remote-work...
Three more COVID-19 deaths in R.I.; cases increase by 74
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 74 on Wednesday, to 16,941, and three more deaths from the virus were reported,...
U.S. unemployment falls to 11%, but new shutdowns underway
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday. But...
Raimondo worried about COVID-19 spread over holiday weekend
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Wednesday that she's worried about about the spread of COVID-19 on the Fourth of July weekend despite...
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