Rhode Island’s new drive-thru sites are among 1,000 around the country — including 26 in Massachusetts — that CVS plans to open by the end of this month.
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As Rhode Island reopens, Raimondo cautions against complacency
As Rhode Island’s economy begins to reopen, some communities with higher infection rates may decide to take extra precautions.
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New ‘CRUSH COVID RI’ mobile app can track where you’ve been — if you let it
The new mobile app features optional GPS mobile tracking that state officials hope will improve contact tracing if users get sick.
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Q&A: Mayor Elorza on Providence’s response to COVID-19
Rhode Island’s capital city is gripped by uncertainty due to the pandemic.
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‘Don’t hold me back’: As Mass. cautiously reopens economy, hair salon owner says time is running out
Massachusetts began reopening its economy Monday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown. Companies large and small are receiving strict safety guidelines, many of which will completely alter how business gets done. It’s having some businesses wonder how they’ll be profitable in this new environment.
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Massachusetts is reopening. Here’s what it means for South Coast businesses
Massachusetts, a state with some of the country’s highest COVID-19 deaths, will begin reopening its economy. Governor Charlie Baker announced a phased-in approach Monday that will gradually permit certain industries to open under strict safety guidelines.
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Raimondo: May 30 is target for reopening houses of worship
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said the state is aiming to allow churches and other houses of worship to reopen May 30, and that two state beaches will open, with a series of restrictions, on Memorial Day.
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COVID-19 spreads in youth group homes: How life inside is changing
The spotlight has been on Rhode Island’s hard-hit nursing homes, but group homes for kids are also grappling with COVID-19. The coronavirus has infiltrated at least 14 residential programs in Rhode Island, infecting 28 children and young adults and dozens of staff members. Facility operators are working to prevent the virus from spreading, but it’s proved difficult to contain.
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Rapid COVID-19 testing in Twin River being re-evaluated after FDA reports adequacy issues
Rapid COVID-19 testing at the Twin River facility is still critical to combating the pandemic, Dr. Alexander-Scott said Friday, after the federal government announced the tests may produce inaccurate results.
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She fought to keep COVID-19 out of her nursing home. Then, she got sick.
At Rhode Island nursing homes, experts say a lack of available testing overshadowed the efforts of staff in preventing the virus’ spread. Lakesha Lopez took every precaution but still ended up in the hospital, one floor below the center’s receptionist.
