Category Archives: coronavirus
Some schools requiring testing after spring vacation week
Central High School in Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By The Associated Press As the April school break kicks off in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, families are being asked to revisit g...
Apr 18, 2021
Rhode Island Veterans Home gets federal virus relief funds
Senator Jack Reed talks about federal funding going to the Rhode Island Veterans Home to cover costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic April 16, 2021. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BRISTOL, R.I...
Apr 16, 2021
Rhode Island reports almost 500 new coronavirus cases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Department of Health reported almost 500 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday and two more virus-related fatalities. There have now been more th...
Apr 14, 2021
Outdoor dining in Providence to become “supercharged”
Diners take advantage of sunny weather at DePasquale Square on Federal Hill in Providence April 9, 2021. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Mayor Jorge Elorza promises a ̶...
Apr 09, 2021
Boston Marathon may ask athletes for negative virus tests
A woman submits to a COVID-19 test. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Participants in this year's Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before...
Apr 09, 2021
Gov. Baker receives his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Charlie Baker gets the COVID vaccine at the Hynes Convention Center April 6, 2021. Photo courtesy Mass. Governor’s Office BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Charlie Baker received his COVID-19 vaccine Tues...
Apr 06, 2021
Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Conspiracy theories about the coronavirus have flourished since the global pandemic was declared a year ago. Researchers want to know why, and are examining the reasons some pe...
Apr 06, 2021
State makes thousands of new vaccine appointments available
The Dunkin’ Donuts Center, set up in December, 2020 as a coronavirus testing center, is being converted to a COVID vaccine center. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode ...
Apr 06, 2021
Gov. Baker scheduled to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Charlie Baker is scheduled to receive his COVID-19 vaccine. The Republican governor office says he will g...
Apr 06, 2021
Rhode Island getting federal funds for hunger, rent relief
Food is ready for distribution inside the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island is getting about $40 million in federal relief fu...
Apr 05, 2021
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