Category Archives: coronavirus
CVS to double number of pharmacy coronavirus testing sites
A woman submits to a COVID-19 test. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) - CVS Health is doubling the number of drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at its pharmacy locations around the...
Sep 17, 2020
Rhode Island identifies 19 new cases in schools this week
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott listens as Governor Gina Raimondo speaks during her Covid-19 briefing at the Veterans Auditorium. Pool photo by Sandor Bodo / The Providence Journal PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - ...
Sep 16, 2020
Governor: School will look very different this fall
With Dr. James McDonald wearing a mask behind her, Gov. Gina Raimondo holds her daily coronavirus and school status update at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium September 3, 2020. Pool photo by Sandor B...
Sep 03, 2020
Rhode Island setting up virus testing system for schools
Governor Gina Raimondo during an August 12, 2020 coronavirus briefing at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, with Education Commisioner Angelica Infante-Green. Pool photo by David DelPoio ...
Sep 01, 2020
Fauci: Schools should be outdoors as much as possible
By PHILIP MARCELO, The Associated Press School districts developing their plans for reopening for the new academic year should find ways to offer as many outdoor activities as possible, from classes t...
Aug 14, 2020
Bar temporarily closed for violating coronavirus regulations
RI Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott signed the Immediate Compliance Order involving Harris Bar & Grill in Coventry. Pool photo by David DelPoio / The Providence Journal PRO...
Jul 09, 2020
Gov. Raimondo extends state of emergency for another month
Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gov. Gina Raimondo on Friday extended Rhode Island's state of emergency and several other of her coronavirus-related ...
Jun 06, 2020
Rhode Island’s casinos, zoo, outline reopening plans
Video slot machines at Twin River’s Tiverton casino. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's two casinos plan to reopen June 8 by invitation only with new me...
May 29, 2020
Youth sports returning; hair salon virus guidelines released
By PHILIP MARCELO and MARK PRATT, The Associated Press Youth sports programs will be allowed to resume in Rhode Island starting Monday, though there won't be any league play, tournaments or other orga...
May 28, 2020
Business forums scheduled, GOP seeks nursing home oversight
The Rhode Island DMV headquarters in Cranston opened amid health screening rules during the coronavirus pandemic in March, 2020. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Isl...
May 27, 2020
