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Rhode Island Reports 3,416 New Cases, 38 Deaths In Last 5 Days

The new data brings the total number of coronavirus cases statewide to 85,602 and the total number of deaths to 1,742.

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Rhode Island reported 3,416 new coronavirus cases and 38 deaths on Monday.
Rhode Island reported 3,416 new coronavirus cases and 38 deaths on Monday. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

SMITHFIELD, RI—The Rhode Island Department of Health reported Monday that there have been 3,416 new COVID-19 infections and 38 deaths since data was last reported on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Monday's data, which included five days at once due to a pause in reporting during the Christmas holiday, brings the total number of COVID-19 cases statewide to 85,602 and the total number of deaths to 1,742.

The state administered 8,118 tests on Sunday and currently has a daily positivity rate of 8.1%.

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Hospitalization data has not yet been updated for this week. As of Wednesday, 442 COVID-19 patients remained hospitalized, with 49 are in the ICU and 35 using ventilators.

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