“We know we will have community transmission of COVID-19 in Rhode Island at some point," Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said.
The woman, who is in her 60s, works at Smithfield Avenue Nursery in Pawtucket, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.
The state's third likely case of the new coronavirus was announced by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
St. Raphael's students will not travel to Spain over April vacation, the school announced.
The company will waive co-pays, and cost-shares for testing related to the virus.
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If approved by Congress, the state will receive an additional $4.9 million from the federal government.
A 24-hour hotline, 401-222-8022, has been set up for Rhode Islanders with questions or concerns about the virus.
Rhode Island’s two likely cases of the new coronavirus are connected with a trip to Europe organized by the school.
The congressman called for the CDC to notify states of travelers returning from areas where coronarvirus has spread.
The woman in her 30s was part of a school trip to Europe, along with the state's two other likely cases.
Parishes are asked to avoid exchanging the sign of peace, sharing wine chalices and other forms of contact between mass attendees.
There have been two "presumptive" coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, both in people connected to a school trip to Europe.
Classrooms, buses and other high-traffic areas are being frequently sanitized and students are encouraged to wash their hands often.
So far, there have been two "presumptive positive" cases in Rhode Island and a third person is being tested.
All three people went on the same trip to Europe, the Department of Health said, and the second patient is a teenager with "mild" symptoms.
The Rhode Island Department of Health announced Sunday the first "presumptive positive" case of the new coronavirus in Rhode Island.
Under the current state law, students are not allowed to have or apply sunscreen while at school.
The "Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund" would cover certain costs for families of children with serious illnesses.
Rhode Islanders are encouraged to take the same preventative steps they would to avoid the spread of the flu and other viruses.
Healthgrades said patients treated in hospitals on its list have a 26.6 percent lower chance of dying than if they were treated elsewhere.
"There needs to be another way to incentivize research into cures," wrote Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi
A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling for health insurance companies to completely cover the cost of epinephrine injectors and cartridges.
Passengers on a flight from Hong Kong were screened for the illness at Logan Airport this week.
Rhode Island residents have until Dec. 23 to sign up for coverage that goes into effect on January 1.
The United Health Foundation has released its annual America’s Health Rankings. Find out why Rhode Island fared well.
Five-pound bags of the flour with a "best by" date of January 8, 2020 are included in the recall.
The nonprofit Leapfrog group released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See how your hospital scored.
The Kent County Water Authority called the organization's report "alarmist" and said it unnecessarily worries the public.
More than 6,500 pounds of Walmart's in-house brand sausage have been recalled due to a risk of salmonella contamination.
A new ranking from WalletHub puts Rhode Island's capital at the bottom of the list.
The two patients were hospitalized in September and are recovering, the Department of Health said.
Last year, Rhode Island was first in the country fo adult flu vaccination rates.
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Bad weather delayed a second round of mosquito spraying in Rhode Island after Eastern equine encephalitis killed a person.
A mosquito that tested positive for West Nile Virus was trapped in Tiverton, the first case in Rhode Island this year.
The Rhode Island Department of Health said non-fatal overdoses are on the rise in the state.
Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and other state officials were on hand to cut the ribbon and officially open the new facility.
The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $75,000 to the Comprehensive Community Action Program.
Governor Raimondo said she was "disappointed" that the parties were unable to come to an agreement.