![[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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 […]
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.
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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has announced six new presumptive positive COVID-19 cases and a new enrollment period for Health Source Rhode Island health care plans […]
