RI COVID Count Hits 21%, McKee, Biden Respond
![[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 hospital.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RI-COVID-Count-Climbing-01-16-2022-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The RI COVID count climbs further into double digits at 21 percent positive as National Guard and federal troops aid hospitals and Gov. Dan McKee marshals medical […]
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![[WarwickPost illustration] COVID-19 plans for fall classes now involve a partial reopening, without the authority to enforce mask wearing, a crucial element of COVID-19 protection.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/COVID-In-The-Classroom-feature-3-140x140.jpg)
RI COVID School Rules Take Effect in Warwick Jan. 17
WARWICK, RI — Warwick schools will implement the state’s latest COVID-19 protocols on Jan. 17, according to Supt. Lynn Dambruch, a week after the RI Department of Health recommended that […]
![[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://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COVID-19-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Post Year in Review: Top COVID Stories of 2021
WARWICK, RI — If there’s one thing stories about COVID-19 demonstrated as the pandemic continued into its second year, it’s this: COVID doesn’t care. The virus didn’t care that government […]
![[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 both the Delta variant, and the Omicron variant, which is expected to become the dominant strain in the United States.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COVID-19-booster-shots-140x140.jpg)
COVID-19 Teacher Infections Send Warwick Vets Remote
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![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Warwick is hosting an outdoor New Year's Eve celebration at Rocky Point Park, with fireworks, music and games.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Warwick-Rocky-Point-New-Years-Eve-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Weekend: New Year’s Edition
New Year’s weekend is here! Whether you’re saying goodbye to 2021 or ringing in 2022 with all the hope a new year brings, we’ve gathered a dozen great ways to […]
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: 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 the dance.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Pilgrim-Homecoming-dance-COVID-4-140x140.jpg)
Report: Pilgrim Homecoming Dance Defied Safety Rules
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COVID Spike Spurs Call for Renewed Remote Meetings Order
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McKee Delivers on Expanded COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Pledge
PROVIDENCE, RI — Last week, Gov. Dan McKee announced investments expanding COVID-19 rapid tests and at-home test access, urging vaccines and boosters, all of which he’s making easier days before […]
![[CREDIT: Gov. McKee's office] Gov. Dan McKee announced a new mask mandate, dependent on vaccine status, starting Dec. 20.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/McKee-mask-mandate-vaccine-mandate-12-15-21-140x140.png)
McKee: Masks, Or Vaccinations, Required in RI Monday
PROVIDENCE, RI — The state’s 5 percent COVID-19 positive rate is expected to increase with the more contagious Omicron variant, so masks and vaccines will be required in most indoor […]
Omicron in RI, Boosters Expanded to 16 And Up
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Experts: Boosters Also Gird Against Omicron Variant
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