This is how the Portsmouth area compares to Rhode Island and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
Last October, the agency collected more than 57 tons of unwanted medications across New England, a new record.
Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.
More Portsmouth residents are fully vaccinated, per capita, than the state average of 3,860 per 100,000 people.
Here is how Rhode Island is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
Also known as "rabbit fever" the highly contagious bacteria affects humans, pets and other small animals.
Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI as the pandemic wanes.
Added hours/appointments for COVID-19 testing in Riverside and Newport; new satellite testing location in Warren, RI
New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI as the pandemic wanes.
Portsmouth does not have an official vaccine registry or waiting list at this time.
Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.
New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.
New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Newport County.
New federal government data shows hospital capacity in Newport County amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New data from the federal government shows hospital capacity in Newport County as coronavirus cases surge.
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Elevated levels of blue-green algae continue to be present in the pond, which, health officials say, increases the possibility of toxins.
Portsmouth's emergency food bank will begin distribution on March 31.
The brown bat was found in the Common Fence Point section of the town on the morning of Jan. 11.
Only Watson Reservoir in Little Compton still has an advisory in place, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.
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Watson Reservoir in Little Compton, Sisson Pond in Portsmouth and Paradise (Nelson’s) Pond in Middletown are all affected.
The Environmental Working Group argues that safe water standards are out-of-date, but local water companies contend their water is safe.
Flu season is on its way. Here's where you can get immunized in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth residents can safely dispose of old prescriptions at the police station.
The department of health said to avoid all contact with Melville Pond until further notice.
The 2019 “State of Tobacco Control Report” finds that most states and the federal government are falling short in preventing tobacco use.
Representative John Edwards has become one of just five donors to give 800 times to the Rhode Island Blood Center.
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Rhode Island doesn't have many vegan restaurants, but shoppers in Providence, South Kingstown, and Portsmouth can find some vegan products.
After treatment, the system is required to have three consecutive days of negative test results before lifting the boil water advisory.
According to the RI Health Department, more water sampling was scheduled for Monday, but those results are yet to be released.
Anyone who comes in contact with the water should rinse their skin with clean water, bathe and wash their clothes.
Third Beach in Middletown is safe for swimming now, but three other beaches are closed due to high bacteria counts, the state said.
The green algae has returned to the ponds in Portsmouth and Newport, according to the state Department of Environmental Management.
The ride is four miles and starts at 2 p.m. from the School Administration Building.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.
The advisories have been lifted in some locations but not in others, the state health department said Friday.
The blue-green algae has been spotted.
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