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Many Rhode Island businesses are struggling with the question of whether to enforce a vaccine requirement on their employees, asking how such a policy could impact their bottom line, and whether it would be worth it with all the potential complications it could cause within the workforce. / AP FILE PHOTO / TED S. WARREN

Many Rhode Island companies struggle with question of vaccine mandates

PROVIDENCE – Many Rhode Island businesses are struggling with the question of whether to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees, asking how...

CharterCARE hospitals tighten visitor rules due to COVID-19 resurgence

PROVIDENCE – Tighter visitor restrictions have been implemented at Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in response to rising COVID-19 ...

Summit to highlight self-care for health workers during pandemic

PROVIDENCE – A virtual summit planned for next month will focus on the well-being of health care workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “Self-Care Strategies...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 337 with 2 new deaths

PROVIDENCE –  Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 337 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of R.I. joins list of companies...

PROVIDENCE – The largest health insurer in the Rhode Island and one of the state’s biggest employers, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island...
Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee is called on businesses during his weekly COVID-19 update on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, to implement vaccine mandates. /AP File Photo / Steven Senne

McKee, health officials urge R.I. businesses to adopt vaccine mandates

PROVIDENCE – With the recent approval of a COVID-19 vaccination by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee is...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 316, with 2 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 316, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday. Hospitalizations of...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 327 with 1 new death

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 327 on Tuesday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...

9 R.I. arts venues jointly announce new COVID-19 protocols for shows

PROVIDENCE – Nine performance venues in Rhode Island have jointly announced they will require event attendees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or...

Study: COVID-19 had $2.2B impact on R.I. hospitality and tourism in...

PROVIDENCE – The COVID-19 pandemic impacted Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industry to the tune of $2.2 billion in 2020, marking a 30% decline...
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