Powassan Death Prompts Tick Protection Tips
By: Rob Borkowski on August 17, 2023 in News to You
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 […]
Health Department Clears RI Beaches, Heat Advisory In Effect
By: Rob Borkowski on July 30, 2019 in News to You
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 […]
Oakland Beach Closed for High Bacteria Levels
By: Rob Borkowski on July 1, 2018 in News to You
The RI Department of Health has closed Oakland Beach for high bacteria levels, the second Warwick beach closed by the department this summer.
Conimicut Point Beach Closed, High Bacteria Count
By: Rob Borkowski on June 19, 2014 in News to You, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Health has closed Conimicut Point Beach and King Park Beach in Newport due to a high bacteria count.