Updated COVID-19 Shots Available
![[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 the latest coronavirus strain.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/COVID-19-booster-shots-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The coronavirus public health emergency ended in May, but the mutating virus makes updated COVID-19 shots that helped quell it a key tool in keeping it at […]
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![[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 as medium in all counties.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CDC-COVID-19-closeup-140x140.jpg)
CDC: All RI Counties at ‘Medium’ COVID Risk
PROVIDENCE, RI — All Rhode Island counties’ COVID risk are now considered medium, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports Providence County, the sole RI region with a […]
![[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 the other available shots and boosters.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/COVID-19-140x140.jpg)
Kent COVID Levels ‘Medium’, CDC Reports
PROVIDENCE, RI — Kent and Newport Counties’ community levels of COVID-19 infection have decreased from high to medium, leaving Providence County the sole RI region with a high level of […]
![[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 CDC guidelines.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gov.-Dan-McKee-2022-140x140.png)
McKee Isolating After COVID-19 Test, Mild Symptoms
PROVIDENCE, RI – Late Saturday, Gov. Dan McKee tested positive for COVID-19 with minor symptoms and is reaching out to close contacts while isolating for five days, according to his […]
CDC: Six-Month-Old COVID-19 Vaccinations OK
WASHINGTON, DC — Saturday, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for six-month-old COVID-19 vaccinations. The endorsement expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 […]
![[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.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RI-COVID-19-masks-140x140.png)
RIPTA: Masks Optional, Mandate Debated
PROVIDENCE — Masks remain an effective protection against spread of COVID-19, and while RIPTA encourages you to use one on their buses if you want, and experts advise using them […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/COVID-19-140x140.jpg)
RI Leads COVID-19 Case Jump in Northeast
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island COVID-19 cases have jumped to 6 percent of the population this week, placing the Ocean State aT the lead among northeastern states seeing an uptick […]
![[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.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RI-COVID-19-CDC-map-Feb.-27-22-140x140.png)
CDC, RIDOH Shift COVID-19 Measures
PROVIDENCE, RI — On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance on protecting people and neighborhoods from COVID-19, designating all Rhode Island counties as yellow […]
![[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.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COVID-19-140x140.jpg)
Picozzi Announces COVID Infection as RI Cases Rise
WARWICK, RI — Rhode Island now ranks seventh in the U.S. for per capita COVID-19 cases at 923, with Mayor Frank Picozzi among them. “Hi everyone. I want to let […]
![[CREDIT:CDC] The CDC recommends that 5-11 COVID-19 vaccinations should start ASAP.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/5-11-COVID-19-Vaccinations-140x140.jpg)
CDC: 5-11 COVID-19 Vaccinations Start ASAP
ATLANTA, GA — Tuesday, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children get 5-11 COVID-19 Vaccinations, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, ASAP. The FDA […]
![[CREDIT: RI State Police] The RI State Police, AAA and the CDC offer routine Halloween Safety tips for hosts and Trick or Treaters.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/RI-State-Police-Halloween-Safety-140x140.jpg)
Halloween Safety Tips From Police, Red Cross, AAA
Warwick, RI – The local forecast for Halloween evening Sunday promises 48 degrees and a slight south wind of 7 to 9 mph, so an extra layer under your costume […]
![[CREDIT: WPS] From left, School Committee members Karen Bachus, David Testa, and Kyle Adams. Masks in school were discussed by the public, but not the School Committee Tuesday night.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Warwick-School-Committee-Masks-COVID-19-140x140.png)
School Committee Ignores Masks During COVID-19 Review
WARWICK, RI – The CDC has ordered students and drivers must wear masks on school buses this fall, and advises they keep them on in class, but the Warwick School […]
![[CREDIT: RI.gov] The CDC advises wearing masks indoors again, as a surge among unvaccinated Americans rolls back progress mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RI-COVID-19-masks-140x140.png)
CDC: Masks Indoors Needed, Again
ATLANTA, GA — As the highly-transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 solidifies its dominant status in the U.S. through a surge of cases among mostly unvaccinated people, the Centers for Disease […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML]An electron microscope image of the virus that causes COVID-19. A new, more contagious strain has begun circulating in Rhode Island. Officials advise renewed caution and mask upgrades.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COVID-19-140x140.jpg)
U.K. COVID Strain in RI: Mask Upgrades, Extra Caution Advised
PROVIDENCE, RI — Two days into a February break the Warwick School Committee decided wouldn’t warrant quarantines, the RI Department of Health reported the first cases of a more contagious […]
Reed, Whitehouse Oppose COVID-19 Science Supression via STOP Act
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have joined Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 31 other colleagues to prevent the Trump Administration’s suppression of […]
![[CREDIT: U.S. Senate] CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told U.S. Sen Jack Reed (D-RI) that facemasks are more effective at preventing COVID-19 infection than a vaccine would be.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDC-Director-Redfield-COVID-19-Senate-Facemasks-140x140.png)
WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) before a key Senate panel that face masks may provide more protection from COVID-19 than […]
![[CREDIT: CNE] Kent Hospital scored 94 in the 2018 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Kent-Hospital-140x140.jpg)
Kent Earns Top Score in CDC Infant Nutrition Survey
WARWICK, RI — Kent Hospital’s Women’s Care Unit scored 94 in the 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey, placing […]
Reed: Release Full CDC COVID-19 Reopening Plan
WASHINGTON, DC — The full CDC COVID-19 reopening plan guiding businesses and schools on reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic has been shelved by President Donald J. Trump, and U.S. Senator […]
COVID-19: Third RI Case Reported, Federal Funds Delivered
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s State Health Laboratories have reported a third presumptive positive case of COVID-19, with the national total cases reported from 19 states […]
McNamara: RIDE Should Adopt Remote Learning
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston), chairman of the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, wants the Department of Education to establish remote learning […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] This image shows the shape of coronaviruses. Spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona, microscopically. In this view, the protein particles E, S, and M, also located on the outer surface of the particle, have all been labeled.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-CDC-Image-140x140.jpg)
RIDOH: Third Italy Trip COVID-19 Case Detected
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reports a third person associated with the Saint Raphael Academy trip to Italy in mid-February, a 20-year-old woman, has tested positive […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML] This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CORVID-19-140x140.jpg)
RI’s First COVID-19 Case Reported
UPDATE – (RIDOH)’s State Health Laboratories have identified a second presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and a separate person has been tested for COVID-19 today. The presumptive […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] The new coronavirus has been detected in California, Washington State, Arizona and Illinois. Only five cases had been reported as of Jan. 27, 2019.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Coronavirus-spread-U.S.-CDC-Jan.-28-2019-140x140.png)
RIDOH Girds Against Coronavirus Spread
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is coordinating with state health workers as federal officials monitor a respiratory illness outbreak caused by a new form of coronavirus […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] The FDA and CDC warned not to eat romaine lettuce from Salinas, CA on Nov. 22, 2019.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/romaine-recall-ecoli-140x140.jpg)
CDC, FDA: E. Coli Risk For Romaine Lettuce From Salinas, CA
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise people not to eat romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, […]
Flu Shots: Toll Gate High Hosts Clinic Tuesday Afternoon
WARWICK, RI — While most flu seasons peak between December and February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns outbreaks can happen as early as October, making Tuesday’s flu […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] The CDC and the RI Department of Health advise getting your flu shot as flu season begins this month. Why does sweater weather start flu season? Research indicates it's cold, dry air.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Flu-shot-140x140.png)
Why Sweater Weather Starts Flu Shot Season
WARWICK, RI — If you dig October’s chilly air and low humidity, you share that proclivity with hundreds of millions of influenza viruses sneezed airborne and rubbed on surfaces, making […]
Shanley Bill Allows Tenants to Break Leases Over Secondhand Smoke
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick) has introduced a bill that would allow tenants of multi-unit buildings to break their lease if landlords don’t remedy secondhand smoke in their apartments.
RI Reports First Travel-Related Zika Virus Case; Local Cases Unlikely
The RI Department of Health reports a 60-year-old man is the state’s first travel-related case of illness related to the Zika virus, which the CDC has recently linked to serious fetal brain defects, including microcephaly.
Stay Safe for Halloween 2015
Warwick, RI – The local forecast for Halloween evening promises 44 degrees and a slight south wind of 3 to 5 mph, so an extra layer under your costume will […]
Warwick EMTs, Kent Hospital Prepared for Ebola
If there’s a local case of Ebola, the hemorrhagic fever infecting a growing number of people, mostly in West Africa, Warwick EMTs will be among the first to know, and they’re prepared.
