RI School COVID-19 Test Sites Open
![[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The pandemic caused by the virus continues as children return to school this week. About 14 school COVID-19 test sites have been set up to track infections.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-CDC-Image-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE — Many kids are back to school in-person as the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a vaccine, so the RI Department of Health has established 14 COVID-19 test sites to […]
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![[CREDIT: Warwick Post Files] The bars at O'Rourke's and Buffalo Wild Wings have been shut down with 10 days to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Warwick-Restaurant-Bars-Closed-COVID-19-Violations-140x140.jpg)
O’Rourke’s, Buffalo Wild Wings Bars Closed For COVID-19 Violations
WARWICK RI — Two Warwick restaurants’ bars are closed after the RIDOH issued compliance orders to 10 eateries for COVID-19 violations. The RI Department of Health has closed the bars […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] This map shows COVID-19 cases reported by U.S. states, the District of Columbia, New York City, and other U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CDC-COVID-19-cases-by-state-140x140.png)
RI Bucks Ominous National COVID-19 Trend, So Far
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s COVID-19 pandemic response remains one of the better managed among U.S. states, but local challenges remain and the grim national outlook continues to darken. USA! […]
![[CREDIT: Joe Siegel] Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, pictured here on July 7, 2020, is toxic thanks to a cyanobacteria bloom. People and pets are in danger of serious health effects from contact. All recreation there is prohibited till further notice.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Georgiaville-Pond-Cyanobacteria-Toxic-2020-140x140.jpg)
DEM: Georgiaville Pond Toxic With Cyanobacteria
SMITHFIELD, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health and DEM warns against contact, fishing, swimming in or recreation on Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield as a harmful cyanobacteria (also called […]
![[Original Image via Twitter Screenshot] The DOJ says there is no exemption for mask requirements, and that cards alleging such exemptions are fake.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fake-Mask-Exemption-Card-140x140.jpg)
DOJ: Beware Fake Mask Exempt Cards
WASHINGTON, DC – In case you’re tempted to take mask exempt cards seriously, the United States Department of Justice wants you to know they’re fake. Assistant Attorney General for the […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] Westwood YMCA Beach was closed July 2 due to high bacteria levels.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Westwood-YMCA-Beach-Closed-140x140.png)
Westwood YMCA Beach Closed, High Bacteria Count
UPDATE, JULY 4, 9:26 A.M.: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Westwood YMCA  Beach in Coventry for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. COVENTRY — The Rhode […]
![{CRTEDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cyanobacteria-140x140.png)
DEM: Avoid Toxic Roger Williams Park Lake
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) warn against contact with Willow Lake in Roger Williams Park due to […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health has closed First Beach in Newport to swimming due to high bacteria levels.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/First-Beach-Closed-RIDOH-140x140.png)
RIDOH: First Beach Unsafe For Swimming
NEWPORT, RI —The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended closing Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming due to high bacteria levels. The health […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Tourism Department] Goddard Park Beach.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Goddard-Park-Beach-140x140.jpg)
Goddard Park Beach, Easton’s Beach Closed Due To Bacteria
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health has closed Goddard Park Beach in Warwick and Easton’s Beach in Newport due to high bacterial counts. According to the RI […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. RIDOH warns COVID-19 masks are a must as spread is likely outside the home. Gov. Raimondo also announced new small business aid through a $10M loan program with Goldman Sachs.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RI-State-House-3-140x140.jpg)
Free COVID-19 Tests Provided to High-Contact Workers
WARWICK, RI — Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health unveiled RI’s COVID-19 Early Warning Testing System, providing no-cost infection tests […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML] This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. RI ventilators are not currently in as high demand as projections would suggest, but a surge of patients is expected.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-1-140x140.jpg)
RI COVID-19 Antibody Tests Accurate, Study Says
PROVIDENCE, RI — Novel coronavirus antibody tests purchased by Rhode Island last week score high on accuracy for positive and negative results in an independent study, hinting at a clear […]
RI Protects Homeless During COVID-19 Outbreak
Many Rhode Islanders can’t stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak, because they don’t have homes, a plight the health department and non-profits are easing as the crisis highlights their need for shelter.
