Little Pond Blue-Green Algae Prompts Toxin Warning
![[CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Blue-Green-Algae-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — Little Pond blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is back, state officials warn, and the toxic growths are also a hazard at Spectacle Pond in Cranston and Mashapaug Pond in […]
RIDOH
![[CREDIT: CDC] The Health Department urges people to get updated COVID-19 Shots as soon as they're available. The additional shots for vaccinated people are shown to boost your defense against the latest coronavirus strain.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/COVID-19-booster-shots-140x140.jpg)
Updated COVID-19 Shots Available
PROVIDENCE, RI — The coronavirus public health emergency ended in May, but the mutating virus makes updated COVID-19 shots that helped quell it a key tool in keeping it at […]
RI EEE & WNV Risk High
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s EEE and WNV risk is high, as mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) in Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Tourism Department] Goddard Park Beach.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Goddard-Park-Beach-140x140.jpg)
Goddard Park Beach Closed Due To High Bacteria
UPDATE, SEPT. 4: RIDOH recommends reopening Goddard Park Beach in Warwick and Peabody’s Beach in Middletown because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health warns of a rare tick-borne illness, Powassan, another reason to observe tick safety rules while outside this summer.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RIDOH-tick-safety-powassan-lyme-140x140.png)
Powassan Death Prompts Tick Protection Tips
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 […]
Kent County YMCA Beach Among Three Closed
UPDATE AUG. 11, 4:32 P.M. : (RIDOH) recommends reopening Kent County YMCA Beach in Warwick and Camp Hoffman Beach in Kingston because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. WARWICK, RI […]
DEM: West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in Westerly
PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials warned the first West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample of 2023 has been recorded in Westerly, marking the start of the typically […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] Kent County YMCA's beaches have been closed due to high bacteria counts.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RIDOH_Warwick_Beaches_Closed-July_22_2019-140x140.png)
Kent County YMCA Beach Closed to Swimming
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) advises closing Kent County YMCA to swimming due to high bacteria levels. Oakland Beach and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick are […]
Tiogue Lake Blue-Green Algae Warning Lifted
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the blue-green algae advisory restricting swimming, fishing and general […]
![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Sunrise on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Conimicut Point. RIDOH has closed Conimicut Point Beach and Oakland Beach to swimming due to high bacteria levels.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Conimicut-Point-Sunrise-2-2-19-140x140.jpg)
RIDOH: No Swimming at Conimicut Point, City Park, YMCA Beaches
WARWICK, RI — High bacteria counts prompted the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to recommend no swimming at several local beaches, including three Warwick beaches. The beaches RIDOH has […]
RIDOH: Conimicut Point Beach Swimming OK
WARWICK, RI— The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Conimicut Point Beach swimming. Bacteria counts have returned to safe levels since the health department recommended closing the beach […]
Oakland Beach and Conimicut Beach Closed for Bacteria
UPDATE Friday, June 23: RIDOH recommends reopening Oakland Beach in Warwick for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water […]
