[CREDIT: Professor Shelly Miller, U. Colorado] A still from a video showing the use of masks against close-contact spread of respiratory disease, including COVID-19.WARWICK, RI — Kent Hospital masks for […]
[CREDIT: KCWA] A boild water advisory is in effect for the highlighted areas of Major Potter Road. (Affected sites are highlighted on the attached map.) Kent County Water Authority customers […]
[CREDIT: CNE] Care New England has agreed to pay $1.9M in Kent Hospital back wages to staff who worked through breaks during the pandemic.WARWICK, RI — Care New England has […]
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced protective steps for people receiving healthcare, services of benefits through the state after the RIBridges Cyberattack. PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Following a RIBridges cyberattack Dec. 5 […]
A Warwick Black Friday Keno winner cashed in a $22,500 ticket Friday. WARWICK, RI — A Warwick Black Friday Keno winner is enjoying a surprise $22,500, one of two local […]
[CREDIT: CDC] The Health Department urges people to get updated COVID-19 Shots as soon as they’re available. The additional shots for vaccinated people are shown to boost your defense against […]
[CREDIT:CDC] The FDA has cleared COVID-19 boosters for kids aged six months to 4 years who have completed the primary vaccine course. Only 9 percent of children in RI in […]
[CREDIT: CDC] A new COVID-19 strain, XBB1.5, more contagious and resistant to antibodies, is projected to dominate in RI and the northeast. COVID risk in RI has recently been assessed […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. Rep. McNamara seeks Medicaid reimbursement for school mental health services with a new bill.STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island youth’s mental health has worsened […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Omicron variant tailored vaccines are now available, and the CDC recommends you get one even if you’ve gotten all […]
PROVIDENCE — Spaces clear of airborne viruses limit spread of flu and COVID-19, protecting indoor business, so Rhode Island’s got $2.5 million in Ventilation Initiative grants to improve small business […]
[CREDIT: CDC] The Health Department urges people to get COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they’re eligible. The additional shots for vaccinated people are shown to boost your defense against […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Omicron variant tailored vaccines are now available, and the CDC recommends you get one even if you’ve gotten all […]
[CREDIT: Gov. McKee’s office] Gov. Dan McKee is isolating following a COVID-19 diagnosis with mild symptoms. His isolation will be for five days, ending with testing on day six, per […]
Dr. Ashish Jha, Coordinator of the U.S. COVID-19 response, explained that Biden’s maximum vaccine protection dramatically reduces his chances of serious disease from COVID-19. WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Few children are vaccinated. Kent County COVID risk is medium, and an Omicron vaccine is on the way. Omicron […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Relatively few children or young people are vaccinated against the disease. Kent County COVID risk is medium, and an […]
The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, […]
[CREDIT:CDC] The CDC says all Americans six-months-old and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The CDC expanded to allow six month old COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend.WASHINGTON, DC — […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Buttonwoods Community Center at 3027 West Shore Road. The Warwick Tax Collector office has been re-opened after shuttering due to a COVID-19 outbreak there.WARWICK, RI — […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Buttonwoods Community Center at 3027 West Shore Road. The Warwick Tax Collector office has been shuttered after a COVID-19 outbreak there.WARWICK, RI — The Warwick Tax […]
[CREDIT: RI.gov] The TSA has ended its mask mandate for public travel. The Biden Administration is challenging a judge’s order to end the mandate.PROVIDENCE — Masks remain an effective protection […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island COVID-19 cases have jumped to 6 percent of the population this week, placing the Ocean […]
[CREDIT: RI.gov] The TSA has extended its mask mandate for public travel, commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems.including on RIPTA lines. PROVIDENCE — The […]
The US District Courthouse in Providence, RI. WOONSOCKET, RI. – People who use screen readers or have difficulty using a mouse will soon have an easier time navigating COVID-19 information […]
[CREDIT: CDC] The Health Department urges people to get COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they’re eligible. The additional shots for vaccinated people are shown to boost your defense against […]
[CREDIT: CSPAN] U.S. President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. RI Congressman Jim Langevin praised his efforts to oppose Russia President Vladimir Putin’s invasion […]
[CREDIT: CDC] The CDC has designated Rhode Island a yellow zone. In such areas of relatively low transmission, the CDC is not advising masks indoors in public places.PROVIDENCE, RI — […]
[CREDIT: C-SPAN] U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Chair Ben Cardin (D-MD) led an effort to fully fund the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in the U.S. Senate.[CREDIT: Sen. Jack […]
[CREDIT: RI.gov] RI has lifted its outdoor mask rule, but venues are free to require them at their own discretion, according to RIDOH and Gov. Mckee’s office.WARWICK, RI – If […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A recent surge is waning, but remains above the threshold set for safe in-school attendance in 2020, and a […]
[CREDIT: RIDOH] A large number of daily new COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant threatens to overwhelm hospitals even if the virus is less likely to send someone to the […]
[WarwickPost illustration] Amid an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, state health officials are lowering quarantine and testing requirements for students and staff.WARWICK, RI — Warwick schools will implement the state’s […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.WARWICK, RI — If there’s one thing stories about COVID-19 demonstrated as the pandemic continued into its second year, it’s […]
[CREDIT: CDC] The Health Department urges people to get COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they’re eligible. The additional shots for vaccinated people are shown to boost your defense against […]
[CREDIT: City of Warwick Warwick is hosting an outdoor New Year’s Eve celebration at Rocky Point Park, with fireworks, music and games, in the final 2021 Warwick Weekend roundup.New Year’s […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A recent spike in cases has spurred a call for a renewed remote meetings executive order.WARWICK, RI — Rhode […]
[CREDIT: Warwick Schools] A photo of students, unmasked, dancing at the Nov. 6 Pilgrim homecoming dance tied to a COVID-19 outbreak. Pilgrim School officials ignored several pandemic safety rules during […]
[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A recent spike in cases has spurred a call for a renewed remote meetings executive order.Editor’s note: This article […]
[CREDIT: CDC] The Health Department urges people to get COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they’re eligible. The additional shots for vaccinated people are shown to boost your defense against […]