Tag: R.I. Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott
Alexander-Scott resigns as head of R.I. Department of Health
PROVIDENCE – After leading the state’s public health response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott is resigning as director of the Rhode Island...
McKee sending 60 National Guard members to assist Butler Hospital
PROVIDENCE – A policy requiring indoor masking or proof of vaccination is remaining in place throughout the state, as Rhode Island ramps up its...
McKee establishes ‘task force’ to police for violators of mask mandate
PROVIDENCE – An executive order signed by Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday broadly outlines Rhode Island’s plans to enforce an indoor mask mandate...
Report: R.I. construction workers hardest hit by fatal opioid overdose crisis
PROVIDENCE – Among all occupations in the Ocean State, construction and maintenance workers in Rhode Island continue to be hardest hit by the opioid...
Raimondo agrees with R.I.’s addition to four states’ travel advisories
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo publicly commented on four states adding Rhode Island to their travel advisories for the first time during her...
Raimondo, Infante-Green unveil school reopening guidelines
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will be following five metrics over the course of the next five weeks to determine the nature of its reopening...