Health & Fitness

Easton's Beach Back Open For Swimming

Bacteria levels are back in the safe range, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.

Easton's Beach is back open for swimming.
Easton's Beach is back open for swimming. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

NEWPORT, RI — Newport's Easton's Beach is back open for swimming. The beach was reopened by the Department of Health over the weekend after it was closed last week due to high bacteria levels.

The beach was closed Thursday night.

For the latest information on beach closures from the Department of Health, call the prerecorded beach line at401-222-2751.

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