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Barrington Town Beach Reopens To Swimming
The RI Department of Health said bacteria levels in the water have returned to safe levels.
BARRINGTON, RI — Barrington Town Beach reopened to swimming on Wednesday after the Rhode Island Department of Health determined that bacteria counts had returned to safe levels.
Barrington Town Beach had been closed, along with Scarborough Beach, on Tuesday.
The RIDOH said it will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer. The status of beaches may change as new data becomes available.
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Up-to-date beach information can be found through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line at 401-222-2751.
The RIDOH said coronavirus has made this beach season unique with physical distancing regulations of at least 6 feet from people outside their household or stable group. Beachgoers are required to wear face masks in any crowded area — such as bathrooms, concessions or anywhere where physical distancing cannot be ensured.
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Face coverings should not be worn while in the water.
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