Providence College said Friday that a remote-only learning plan put in place because of a coronavirus outbreak that has affected more than 200 students has been extended an additional week, until Oct. 3.… MORE
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COVID outbreak at Boston hospital grows to 19 known cases
A COVID-19 outbreak at a major Boston hospital has now grown to 19 confirmed cases of the disease. … MORE
2 charged for handling of virus outbreak at veterans home
Two former administrators of a Massachusetts veterans home where nearly 80 people sickened by the coronavirus died have been charged for their handling of the outbreak, the state’s attorney general said Friday. … MORE
Convicted ex-speaker of House lands new job helping homeless
The former speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, who spent time in federal prison for campaign finance violations, has been hired by an agency that serves the homeless. … MORE
Man dies after being brought to fire station with stab wound
Police in Providence are investigating the city’s 12th homicide of the year. … MORE
Governor tours outdoor classes at Smithfield school
Governor Gina Raimondo Thursday toured a Smithfield elementary school during outdoor classes and lunch under new safety guidelines in response to the coronavirus pandemic. … MORE
Providence to review police & public safety budget, operations
Mayor Jorge Elorza said on Thursday that he is enlisting a financial advisory firm to conduct an independent review of the city’s police and public safety budget and operations as part of what he calls the city’s commitment to social justice and equity. … MORE
New COVID cases, hospitalizations rising in Rhode Island
The number of new coronavirus cases in Rhode Island continues to rise, while the number of people hospitalized has reached its highest level in a month, the state Department of Health reported Thursday. … MORE
Providence high school seniors to return to school early
Seniors, who have been learning remotely, will now return to the classroom starting next Tuesday, rather than Oct. 13 as originally planned, school officials said.… MORE
College virus outbreaks drive Rhode Island’s case rate up
Gov. Gina Raimondo on Wednesday blamed a surge of new coronavirus cases in Rhode Island on recent outbreaks among students at Providence College and the University of Rhode Island. … MORE
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