Central Falls expects about 1,000 doses of vaccine a week, meaning it will take at least 10 to 12 weeks or until mid- to late-March before 80% of the city’s residents are vaccinated.
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Inside the emergency department: A Rhode Island doctor’s story
A Rhode Island emergency medicine physician recounts a night in the emergency department when COVID-19 patients wait for beds.
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RI among states raising concerns about possible cuts in next week’s COVID-19 vaccine allotment
Rhode Island health officials have learned that the state’s allocations of the Pfizer vaccine for the week beginning Dec. 21 has been cut 36%
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Rhode Island health director tests positive for COVID-19
The health director, whose positive test was identified through routine testing on Saturday, currently has no symptoms and will continue to work from home.
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Rhode Island bars, gyms and indoor sporting facilities to remain closed for another week
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo said Thursday that bars and gyms will remain closed and the current capacity limits on restaurants and other businesses in the state will remain in place until Dec. 20, as the state sets new records for coronavirus infection rates and hospitalizations.
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Rhode Island has built more hospitals; now it needs people to staff them
As coronavirus cases surge, Rhode Island officials worry that the two new field hospitals will not have enough doctors and nurses to care for all of the patients.
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More than 400 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Rhode Island as coronavirus cases surge
Rhode Island begins moving patients into two field hospitals to relieve crowding. But beds are only part of the equation.
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Rhode Island opens two field hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients
Rhode Island’s two field hospitals will care for an overflow of COVID-19 patients to relieve the strain on area hospitals.
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What will it take to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Rhode Island?
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Rhode Island will close gyms and casinos, and limit — but not shut down — indoor dining. Does that go far enough?
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South Coast mayors urge residents not to gather in large groups during holiday
Nearly 80-percent of South Coast cities, including New Bedford and Fall River, are considered ‘high-risk’ for coronavirus transmission. Now, mayors and town managers are using social media to try and keep people from gathering during next week’s Thanksgiving holiday.
