RI Dept. Of Health Calls For Visits In Nursing Homes | Patch PM

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Visitation A Must At RI Nursing Homes, Health Officials Say

The Department of Health sent a memo to all long-term care facilities in the state reminding that visitation is a requirement and a right.

Blue Cross, Blue Shield Reverses Coronavirus Treatment Decision

The company announced that it will provide members COVID-19 treatment with no out-of-pocket cost for the remainder of the pandemic.

COVID Vaccines Open To Providence Residents 18+ In Certain Areas

Coronavirus vaccines are available to residents in the parts of the city hardest-hit by the pandemic.

RI's Gas Price Surge Starts To Level Off

The average price of gas in Rhode Island only went up two cents over the past week, a far smaller jump than weeks past.