Westerly Hospital says “a physician associated” with the hospital has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now being monitored at home.
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Police Chief Says Two Westerly Children Have Recovered From COVID-19
The two children who tested positive for coronavirus last week in Westerly have both recovered, Police Chief Shawn Lacey announced at a news conference Friday.
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At Community Health Center, It’s A “Tense Situation”
Community health centers in Rhode Island are operating under a new normal. At Wood River Health Services in Hope Valley, that means cancelled appointments, new protocols from the state Department of Health, and a surge of phone calls from uncertain patients with questions about COVID-19.
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Westerly Pianist Faces Uncertainty During Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus pandemic has affected many local artists and musicians. Michael Chicoria is a Westerly pianist who performs at music venues and teaches private lessons. He spoke with The Public’s Radio reporter Joe Tasca about the challenges he’s facing.
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RI Schools Move To Distance Learning, As Coronavirus Cases Climb
Rhode Island schools will remain closed for the next two weeks and it’s “very unlikely” that students will return to the classroom after that, Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday. In related news, the number of coronavirus cases in the state climbed by 10, to 33, and Raimondo said it’s unclear when the situation will bottom […]
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“Everyone’s Anxiety Level Is Up”: Psychiatrists Seeing The Impact Of COVID-19
At a time when so much is uncertain, one of the best things people can do for their own well-being is focus on what they can control. That’s the advice of Dr. Anthony Gallo, a psychiatrist in private practice in North Kingstown and on staff at Westerly Hospital. He spoke with The Public’s Radio South County Reporter Alex Nunes about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health and also what people can do if they’re feeling fearful and overwhelmed.
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Coronavirus Is Here, And RI Summer Homes Are Filling Up
The coronavirus has some summer residents heading to their Rhode Island second homes earlier than usual.
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Amid Efforts To Help Business, Raimondo Cites Concern On RI’s Unemployment Fund
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday the availability of low-interest federal loans for companies affected by the coronavirus, while also citing concern about the economic impact of the crisis on the state.
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Raimondo Orders RI Food And Drink Establishments To Stop Serving On Premises
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo on Monday announced a series of new steps in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus, including ending for two weeks the on-premise consumption of food and drinks, effective Tuesday, at bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Takeout and delivery service can still take place, the governor said. She […]
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COVID-19 Community Resources
We are putting a variety of resources together on this page as a reference for the community. We’ll update it as we learn more.
