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COVID-19 UI filings pass 122K in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment Insurance claims due to COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,861 on Tuesday, to a total of 122,079, the R.I. Department...
R.I. COVID-19 cases reach 3,251; Raimondo announces mask requirements
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19 cases identified in the state totaled 3,251 as of Tuesday afternoon, a 275-case increase day to day, with seven more deaths,...
R.I. sees 10 more COVID-19 deaths; cases near 3K
PROVIDENCE – The number of identified cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island reached 2,976 on Monday, marking a 311-case daily increase and 10 more...
COVID-19 cases pass 2K in R.I., with six more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 identified in Rhode Island increased by 288 on Friday to a total of 2,015, according to Gov. Gina M....
COVID-19 cases reach 1,727 in R.I.; quarantine enforcement planned
PROVIDENCE – The state has identified 1,727 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon, marking a 277-case increase from one day prior, with eight...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase to 1,450, with five more deaths
PROVIDENCE – The number of identified cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island reached 1,450 by Wednesday afternoon, an increase from 1,229 on Tuesday, Gina...
Over 10K file for PUA benefits in R.I.; UI claims pass...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had 10,910 residents file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance on Tuesday, the first day the program was available, according to the...
R.I. sees three more COVID-19 deaths; cases total 1,229
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 identified in Rhode Island increased by 147 on Tuesday, to a total 1,229, with three more deaths, Gov. Gina...
R.I. COVID-19 cases reach 1,082; virus ‘widespread’ throughout state
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 identified in Rhode Island totaled 1,082 as of Monday afternoon, marking an increase of 160 from Sunday, according to...
R.I. COVID-19 cases reach 711, with two more deaths; state expanding...
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 54 since Thursday to 711, along with two more deaths, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo...