Tag: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott
State leases 2 commercial facilities for alternate medical sites, third lease...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Short-term leases have been authorized for two facilities in Rhode Island that are expected to be converted into field hospitals related...
COVID-19 cases reach 657 in R.I., 2 more deaths reported
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island have climbed to 657, according to the R.I. Department of Health, which reported another 91 cases on...
2 new COVID-19 cases identified; R.I. businesses to receive assistance
PROVIDENCE – Two more positive COVID-19 have been identified in Rhode Island, increasing the state’s total to 23, and state officials announced Tuesday some...
Larger events feeling effects of spread of coronavirus
PROVIDENCE – Large events are feeling the effects of efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, with cancellations, postponements and attendance restrictions.
State officials are...
State: Results from 3rd coronavirus test still pending, dozens self-monitoring for...
PROVIDENCE – State officials are closely monitoring a group of 38 people who traveled to Italy on a school-sponsored trip last month, Dr. Nicole...
R.I. has first two positive coronavirus cases
PROVIDENCE - R.I. Department of Health on Sunday night announced the state’s second presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 and said another person...
State says risk from coronavirus still low but urges preparedness
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health issued an update Thursday on the state’s preparedness for the potential impact of the COVID-19 virus, known...
R.I. Department of Health oversees statewide coronavirus preparation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has seen no confirmed coronavirus cases, but health officials say it’s possible that the illness could pop up in the...
Some local colleges, universities alter or suspend China study-abroad programs due...
PROVIDENCE – In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in China, multiple local colleges and universities have taken steps to suspend or alter their...
RIDOH: Unvaccinated health workers must wear masks due to widespread flu
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health has issued a masking requirement for health care workers who have not received a flu shot.
Officials issued...