The loss of smell, or anosmia, is now being recognized by physicians around the globe as one of the telltale signs of COVID-19. But it’s not included in the state Health Department’s screening criteria to be tested.
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Coronavirus crisis fuels back-to-basics approach to food
People are buying up baking supplies online and at the grocery store, whipping up big batches of soup at home, and even planning vegetable gardens. Local food advocates are hoping the trend sticks.
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RI reports 8 coronavirus deaths, 116 new cases. Governor urges residents to seek testing
Eight more Rhode Island residents have died as a result of the coronavirus, officials announced Sunday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 25. And officials reported 116 new coronavirus cases — the state’s largest single-day increase so far.
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Performance art can build community, even during a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is making life tough for many artists. Gigs are cancelled and galleries are closed. But adversity can also be a source of inspiration.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Coronavirus Roundup For April 3
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. I hope you’re healthy and in good spirits. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) As the coronavirus crisis continues, the good news is that Rhode Island remains ahead of the […]
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More than half of R.I. deaths related to COVID-19 were nursing home residents
More than half of the people in Rhode Island who have died from causes related to COVID-19 were living in nursing homes or some form of congregant living.
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Block Island reports first positive case of COVID-19
Block Island has announced its first positive case of COVID-19. The news comes not long after the town of New Shoreham passed an ordinance limiting travel to the island in an effort to protect residents from the coronavirus.
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Filippi: Nothing will ‘escape the hatchet’ due to coronavirus impact on RI budget
Blake Filippi, the Republican leader in the Rhode Island House of Representatives says tax hikes may be needed to restore the state’s fiscal standing due to the coronavirus.
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What Are You Cooking During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
The COVID-19 crisis has many people embracing ambitious, do-it-yourself cooking projects. Are you someone who’s dusted off the recipe book? Have you started baking bread? Are you planning your own vegetable garden for spring?
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How One RI Town Got It Right During The Spanish Flu Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has drawn comparisons to the Spanish Influenza of 1918 and warnings about the risks of responding to a pandemic by doing too little too late. But the town of Westerly serves as a different kind of historical lesson. Officials there took bold and quick steps in 1918 and prevented deaths.
