RIDOH: Flu, COVID Peak Early — Prep Now
By: Rob Borkowski on February 27, 2026 in COVID-19, Health, News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — Cases of respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 & RSV are very high in RI, so the Health Department urges vaccines & staying home when sick
Warwick Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled Ot. 5 – Oct. 20
By: Rob Borkowski on October 4, 2018 in News to You
WARWICK — The City will host a series of flu vaccination clinics throughout October for the general public and City employees, starting Oct. 5. “With the flu season upon us, I […]
Health Department Offers Tips as Seasonal Uptick in Viral Infections Reported
By: Rob Borkowski on January 10, 2017 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have noted a routine seasonal increase in viral respiratory and gastrointestinal illness over the past several days, and are taking […]
Health Department: Flu ‘Widespread,’ Vaccines Still Available
By: Rob Borkowski on March 3, 2016 in News to You
The RI Department of Health announced Tuesday that cases of flu in the state are now “widespread,” requiring unvaccinated healthcare workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities to wear surgical masks.