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.
COVID-19
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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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“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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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.
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In Westerly, COVID-19 Cases Disrupt Business As Usual
Activity slowed down significantly in Westerly over the weekend, the town where two children tested positive for COVID-19 this past week.
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Hospital Official Says Many More COVID-19 Cases Likely In Westerly
The chief medical officer of Westerly Hospital says it’s safe to assume there are many more positive cases of COVID-19 in Westerly than the two reported this past week
