[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.

RIPTA: Masks Optional, Mandate Debated

By: Rob Borkowski on April 22, 2022 in COVID-19, News to You

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] 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.

CDC, RIDOH Shift COVID-19 Measures

By: Rob Borkowski on February 28, 2022 in COVID-19, News to You

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: familyid.com] Pilgrim High School at 111 Pilgrim Pkwy. Pilgrim High School classes cancelled

RI School Masks Continue, Pilgrim COVID-19 Spikes

By: Rob Borkowski on November 15, 2021 in COVID-19, Schools

PROVIDENCE, RI — The COVID-19 Delta Variant, twice as contagious as the original, is highly spread in RI, so Gov. Dan McKee has extended a school masks mandate and declared […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.

Cobden: Masks To Be Discussed at School Committee Thursday

By: Rob Borkowski on August 18, 2021 in Schools

WARWICK, RI — Masks in schools will be a topic for discussion during Thursday’s School Committee meeting, said Chairwoman Judy Cobden. Masks are required during the in-person meeting (as has […]

[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.

School Committee Ignores Masks During COVID-19 Review

By: Joe Siegel on August 11, 2021 in COVID-19, Schools

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: CDC] The CDC advises that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors.

CDC: Masks No Longer Required Indoors for Vaccinated

By: Rob Borkowski on May 14, 2021 in News to You

WASHINGTON, DC — If you’re fully vaccinated, masks are no longer required indoors to reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19, the CDC announced Thursday. “Fully vaccinated people no […]

[CREDIT: NIAID RML]An electron microscope image of the virus that causes COVID-19. The spread of RI COVID-19 infections has increased to 3.3 percent

Curfew to Curb Climbing RI COVID-19 Cases

By: Warwick Post Staff on November 10, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s COVID-19 positivity rate climbed to 3.3 percent last week with an average 488 new cases daily during the first five days of November, a trend […]

[CREDIT: RIDOH] RI COVID-19 cases have climbed to 2.9 percent of tested people, leading officials to limit gatherings including parties, sports, church and visits to hospitals and nursing homes.

RI Restrictions Tighten As COVID-19 Cases Surge

By: Rob Borkowski on October 31, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You

WARWICK — Last week, health officials raised alarm about RI COVID-19 cases showing the percent testing positive at 2.0, then this week it rose to 2.9 percent, bringing stricter limits […]

[CREDIT: RIDOH] RI COVID-19 cases slowed this weekend Gov. Ginal Raimondo reported during her May 19 briefing on the outbreak, good news attributed to social distancing and stay-home efforts.

RI COVID-19 Cases Slowed, Social Distancing Continues

By: Rob Borkowski on April 20, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Another 13 COVID-19 deaths were reported Sunday, for 150 total fatalities in Rhode Island, numbers officials said would be much worse without social distancing and stay-home orders. […]