Visitation Restrictions Loosened In RI Hospitals, Nursing Homes

The state's focus on vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents contributed to the decision to allow more visitors.

2 Rhode Island Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.

RI Coronavirus Vaccines Open To Resident 65 And Up Feb. 22

Rhode Island residents in this category are encouraged to book an appointment at a state-run vaccine site.

Appointments Open For RI's State-Run Coronavirus Vaccine Sites

The Department of Health's vaccine registration website and phone line for residents 75 years and older is live.

RI's New Coronavirus Hospitalizations Back Within Safe Range

For the first time in months, less than 210 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the past week.

U.K. Coronavirus Variant Found In RI: How To Stay Safe

Rhode Islanders are encouraged to upgrade to high-quality masks to keep themselves safe.

Weekly Update: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Cranston Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Cranston.

2 Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Sites To Open In Rhode Island

The Sockanosset Cross Road site and the Dunkin' Donuts Center will vaccinate hundreds of Rhode Islanders each day.

Rhode Island Raises Social Gathering Limit To 2 Households

Up to three households can gather outdoors, Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said.

What To Know About Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine In Cranston

Residents can sign up for the city's waiting list to get a vaccine appointment.

RI's Coronavirus Hospitalizations Near Safe Threshold

For the first time in months, the new weekly hospitalizations are poised to fall below 210.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Cranston Area

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Providence County and across RI.

Dunkin' Donuts Center Coronavirus Test Site Closing For Vaccines

The arena will eventually become a state-run mass-vaccination site.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Cranston Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Cranston.

Coronavirus Vaccine Use In RI: How Many Shots Have Been Given

As America ramps up its vaccination effort, see how Rhode Island compares to others on administering doses.

Masks, Ventilation Key As New Coronavirus Variants Loom In RI

New, more transmissible variants of the coronavirus are expected to arrive in Rhode Island in the coming weeks.

4 RI CVS Locations To Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccines

Starting next week, the Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant will offer 3,400 doses to eligible residents in the state.

Weekly Update: See Which Cranston Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Providence County.

RI Coronavirus Positivity Rate Continues To Fall; 100K Vaccinated

Rhode Island coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents and new hospitalizations also decreased over the past week.

RI's State-Run Coronavirus Test Sites Reopen Following Storm

All sites run by the Rhode Island Department of Health closed for the day due to inclement weather.

RI's Coronavirus Positivity Rate Drops Below 3 Percent

The state's daily positivity rate is now at its lowest since late October.

Rep. Ruggiero Joins Public Conversation On Vaccine Distribution

Rep. Deborah L. Ruggiero and Dr. Philip Chan of the RI Health Department held an online forum to answer vaccination questions on Friday.

Coronavirus Vaccine In RI: Phase 2 In Sight

The Department of Health is focusing on three key factors for vaccine priority: age, high-risk groups and geography.

Another Promising Day For RI's Coronavirus Positivity Rate

The daily percent positivity rate was 3.2 percent, beating last week's nearly three-month record of 3.5 percent.

How Close Are Cranston Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Providence County and across Rhode Island.

RI Back Within Safe Range For Coronavirus Positivity Rate

For the first time since early November, the state's weekly data shows a positivity rate below 5 percent.

Rhode Island's Coronavirus Hospitalizations Reach Two-Month Low

The state dropped below 350 totals hospitalizations for the first time in 2021.

RI Department Of Health Opens 2 New Coronavirus Testing Sites

Rhode Island now has 16 coronavirus testing sites statewide.

RI Reports Lowest Coronavirus Positivity Rate In Nearly 3 Months

The Rhode Island Department of Health reported a daily positivity rate of 3.5% on Thursday, but is asking residents to remain vigilant.

RI Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout: 63,152 Doses Administered

A total of 12,515 Rhode Islanders are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and 63,152 have received the first vaccine dose.

For 3rd Week In A Row, RI's Coronavirus Stats Improve

For the first time in months, the percent positivity rate is at the safe threshold of 5 percent.

See Which Cranston Area Hospitals Near Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Providence County.

RI Doctor Accused Of Exposing People To Coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Farina had his license suspended after he was accused of working sick and initially refusing to get tested for the coronavirus.

RI's Coronavirus Vaccination Effort: More Doses On the Way

There is a lot of interest in getting vaccinated in Rhode Island, but not enough supply to meet the demand.

A Closer Look At Rhode Island's Coronavirus Vaccination Effort

The Rhode Island National Guard is operating a vaccination center in the same complex as the Cranston field hospital.

Rhode Island Ramps Up Asymptomatic Coronavirus Testing In Schools

The pilot testing program in December found an average positivity rate under 1 percent.

RI Coronavirus Regulations To 'Stay The Course' For Another Month

Rhode Islanders are urged to continue to "protect their household" by avoiding social gatherings and getting tested frequently.

RI Surpasses 100K Coronavirus Cases, Weekly Numbers Climb

The state is on track to surpass 2,000 total coronavirus deaths before the end of the week.

See Which Cranston Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid Coronavirus Surge

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Cranston area.

RI Lieutenant Governor In Coronavirus Quarantine: Report

Lt. Gov. Dan McKee is self-quarantining as he begins his transition to Gov. Gina Raimondo's role.