Cranston, RI|News|
'There Will Be Halloween In RI' | Tips For Celebrating Safely
"This is not the year for a big party," Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Rhode Island: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Rhode Island are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Weekly Data Shows Uptick In RI Coronavirus Hospitalizations
The total hospitalizations are still well below the state's threshold of safety, and the other 2 indicators were lower than the week before.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI's Phase 3 Reopening Extended Through October
Rhode Island will stay at the same reopening stage until at least the end of October.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island Restaurant-Goers Encouraged To BYOB(lanket)
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association is calling for restaurant patrons to bundle up and enjoy outdoor dining a little longer.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI's Travel Advisory Status A 'Consequence' Of High Testing
Gov. Gina Raimondo said she has spoken with the governors of NY, NY, CT and MA to ask for an exception to be made, to no avail.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI-Based 'Virtual Farmers' Market' Flourishes During Pandemic
WhatsGood CEO Matt Tortora said sales grew "a few thousand percent" over the past months as Rhode Islanders look for ways to buy local.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RIers Still Unsure About Back-To-School Safety: Patch Survey
Nearly half of respondents said they did not think the current safety measures will keep school communities safe.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Eligibility Expanded For Restore RI Small Business Grants
Sole proprietors, businesses with 50 employees or fewer and businesses with no employees can now apply for assistance.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Additional $1M Available To Businesses To 'Take It Outside'
The funding can be used to buy furniture, lighting, heating lamps and anything else to help facilitate outdoor business.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
'RI Is Truly Back To School' | A Look At The First Few Days
In the first two days of school, 19 coronavirus cases were identified, though none were in clusters.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
All Coventry Students Eligible For Free Breakfast, Lunch
Free meals will continue until the end of the year, or as long as the USDA continues the program.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
All Active RI Voters To Receive A Mail Ballot Application
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea said her office is working to make voting safe and accessible during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Roger Willams Park Zoo Scales Down Hours Due To Coronavirus
The zoo will close on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the remained of the year.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Flu Vaccines 'More Important Than Ever' This Year
Vaccines will be more accessible than ever before thanks to community partnerships, state officials said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island Nursing Home Visitation Policies Updated
The Rhode Island Department of Health updated guidelines to make visitation more accessible across the board.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Labor Day Compliance High In RI; Symptom Checking Still An Issue
The new Crush COVID RI app is designed to make it easier to track and log symptoms.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Mask-Wearing 'Critical' To Slowing The Spread Of Coronavirus
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of the Department of Health, reminded Rhode Islanders to wear masks snugly and properly.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI Fall School Sports A Go: Volleyball, Football Out
Teams will play an abbreviated season, and only outdoor sports will be allowed.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Reopening RI Schools: What To Expect Day-To-Day
The school day will be a lot more structured this year to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Gina Raimondo said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Reopening RI Schools: What A Positive Coronavirus Test Means
"We know we're going to see positive cases," said Gov. Gina Raimondo. Fifty state contact tracers will investigate coronavirus cases.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI Creates Separate Testing System For Schools
The new testing structure will be able to accommodate up to 4,000 traditional and 1,200 rapid tests daily.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
