Shelter providers are raising alarm bells about a looming crisis in funding to combat homelessness as the number of unsheltered Rhode Islanders continues to grow. An influx of federal COVID-19 relief dollars has helped the state more than double the number of shelter beds since 2020. But that funding has dried up, and providers worry […]
COVID-19
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The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance
The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.
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A discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles
Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides clear evidence that there’s a biological basis for the symptoms.
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Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year
Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season’s peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.
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What’s missing in the effort to encourage Spanish-speaking Rhode Islanders to get vaccinated against COVID-19?
Rhode Island’s Spanish-speaking communities need trusted sources of health information in their own language. That’s what long-time public health advocate Dr. Pablo Rodriguez is attempting to provide.
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Hurricane Lee approaches, microplastics in Narragansett Bay, and more
Hurricane Lee has weakened and continues to do so as it moves off the New England Coast. But that doesn’t mean it won’t have an impact on the area. We talk about how to prepare. Also, a former White House COVID advisor shares what you need to know about the new vaccines. Plus, we hear about a new URI study that found an alarming amount of microplastics in Narragansett Bay. And we introduce you to a local singer and harmonium player who’s gained a huge following by sharing his love of Bengali music with the world.
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Dr. Ashish Jha on the new COVID-19 vaccines: What New Englanders need to know
COVID cases are on the rise and this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that anyone who is six months or older get the new COVID-19 vaccines. Health reporter Lynn Arditi talked about the new vaccines with Doctor Ashish Jha, former White House COVID advisor and current dean of Brown University’s […]
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Updates on coronavirus in RI and MA
For information about COVID-19 vaccinations visit C19vaccineRI.org. A list of Rhode Island’s state-run test sites and their holiday hours is available here. The Latest For a more complete archive of updates on coronavirus, click here.
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Rhode Island received $50 million in pandemic aid for low-income homeowners, but many were shut out
Just two months after it launched the program, Rhode Island Housing stopped accepting applications, leaving some homeowners facing thousands of dollars of debt, with limited avenues for relief.
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McKee tests positive for COVID-19
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday evening, according to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson Matt Sheaff. McKee plans to work remotely while isolating for five days. The governor is reportedly experiencing mild symptoms, and is “in good spirits,” said Sheaff. McKee is vaccinated, has received two booster shots, and is […]
