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![[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://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_lossless,ret_img,w_140,h_140/https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Flu-shot-140x140.png)
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
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health warns of a rare tick-borne illness, Powassan, another reason for tick vigilance and to observe tick safety rules while outside this summer.](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_lossless,ret_img,w_140,h_140/https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RIDOH-tick-safety-powassan-lyme-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI— A woman in Washington County died from a rare case of the tick-borne disease Powassan in July, highlighting the need to protect yourself against tick bites, the Rhode […]
![[CREDIT: NWS.gov] The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the area.](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_lossless,ret_img,w_140,h_140/https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Heat-Advisory-tips_NWS-140x140.jpg)
UPDATE Aug. 1: The Health Department has re-opened Scarborough Beach South for swimming. RIDOH recommends the closure of Burlingame Picnic Area on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown for swimming due […]
The RI Department of Health has closed Oakland Beach for high bacteria levels, the second Warwick beach closed by the department this summer.
Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Health has closed Conimicut Point Beach and King Park Beach in Newport due to a high bacteria count.
