Tag: Covid-19
Brown University’s test-optional policy for admissions extended
PROVIDENCE – Brown University is extending its temporary test-optional undergraduate admission policy for a second time, citing the continuing impact the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
United Way of R.I.’s 211 Center took 263K calls in 2021
PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island’s 211 Center received a record number of calls in 2021, highlighting the multiple needs residents had for...
R.I. leads nation in percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island leads the nation for the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
As of Feb. 13, Becker's Hospital...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 430, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 430 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Employee housing proposal sparks thoughts of mill villages
RICHMOND – Warren Fry’s housing situation became a nightmare when a pesky neighbor caused him to move out of his apartment in Westerly where...
R.I. COVID-19 deaths increase by 451, with 6 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 451 on Wednesday, with six new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
McKee ending R.I. mask mandates for businesses, schools
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Rhode Island is lifting the indoor masking and proof of vaccination mandate on Feb. 11 after it...
The 45-day extension of McKee’s public health emergency order heads to...
PROVIDENCE – As COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward, key Rhode Island House and Senate committees voted on Tuesday in favor of extending Gov....
R.I. Commerce Corp. receives over 2,000 applicants for its small-business grant...
PROVIDENCE - More than 2,000 applications have been submitted within a week's time for small-business grants from the $12.5 million in American Rescue Plan...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 418, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 418 on Monday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
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