Reminder Not To Feed Animals Following RI Rabies Exposure

A North Providence couple was exposed to rabies by feeding a raccoon that tested positive, the Department of Environmental Management said.

Crowding In RI Emergency Rooms: Know When To Go

As the state's hospitals fill, the Department of Health reminded residents to only go to the emergency room for true emergencies.

McKee Signs Executive Order Aimed At Hospital Staffing Shortages

Under the order, retired doctors and nurses can return to work during the pandemic without forgoing their pension benefits.

Blood Emergency: Urgent Call For Donors In Rhode Island

Rhode Island Hospital is down to just one to two days of supply, the Rhode Island Blood Center said.

Willow Tree Chicken Salad Recalled For Plastic Contamination

Certain recalled chicken salads and dip products could be contaminated with pieces of hard white plastic.

Fake 'Face Mask Exemption' Form Circulates On Social Media

The form has no connection to the Rhode Island Department of Health or any official entity in the state.

Following Pfizer FDA Approval, RI Leaders Renew Vaccine Calls

"To anyone who was on the fence, the science is crystal clear," Gov. Dan McKee said. "These vaccines are safe, and they are very effective."

Cranston Field Hospital May Reopen For Delta Variant Surge

The Sockanosset Cross Road field hospital won't necessarily have to reopen, but it could, depending on how large a delta variant surge is.

RI Gives Vax Challenge Awards Another $380K To Nonprofits

Nonprofits who have been on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic have been awarded another $380,000 in grants.

RI Sees 1st Positive West Nile Virus Test In Mosquito This Summer

The mosquito came from a sample of 70 collected in Cranston, before being tested by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

RI Gov. Focusing On COVID-19 Vaccines, No Mask Rules For Now

Gov. Dan McKee said that fully vaccinated Rhode Islanders can decide for themselves when it comes to mask-wearing in public.

COVID-19 Vaccines Required For Rhode Island Health Care Workers

By October 1, health care workers in both public and private facilities must get vaccinated or obtain a valid exemption.

McKee To Talk COVID-19 Pandemic At Tuesday News Conference

Gov. Dan McKee will once again be joined by Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Rhode Island COVID-19 Rates By City: Where Cranston Ranks

Central Falls has recorded the highest rates of cases per 100,000 people, with more than 23,000 cases per 100,000 people.

203k Rhode Islanders Have 'Unknown' COVID-19 Vaccine Status

The state is a stone's throw away from at least partially vaccinating 80 percent of eligible residents.

Coronavirus-Focused News Briefings Are Back In Rhode Island

Gov. Dan McKee and the director of the Rhode Island Department of Health will once again address the public next week.

Hospital Capacity In Cranston Area: See The Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Providence County and across RI.

How Providence County's COVID-19 Vaccine Numbers Measure Up

Statewide, 78.9 percent of Rhode Islanders have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

2 Rhode Island Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News also highlight the best hospitals by region and specialty.

Lifespan, Care New England To Require Staff COVID-19 Vaccines

The two largest hospital groups in the state announced mandatory vaccine programs for staff, starting this fall.

New Hours At Cranston Mass Vaccine Site

The Sockanosset Cross Road site will be open Tuesday though Saturday, with limited hours.

RI Leaders To Review New CDC Mask Guidance, No Change For Now

Gov. Dan McKee said the state "will not take a step back unless there is a reason to take it."

Rhode Island Sees Increased Cases Of Legionnaires’ Disease

There have been about three times as many cases of the disease in the state over the past month than usually seen in June and July.

RI's Coronavirus Cases Climb; Hospitalizations Remain Low

Over the past week, the percent positivity rate doubled from 0.5 percent to 1 percent.

6 State-Run School COVID-19 Test Sites To Close July 31

The six test sites set to close by the end of July were opened in September 2020 as part of the return to in-person schooling.

Blue-Green Algae Blooms Found In 4 Bodies Of Water In RI

RIDOH urged people to avoid all contact with Blackamore Pond, Spectacle Pond, Upper J.L. Curran Reservoir and Mashapaug Pond.

RI Becomes 1st State To Require COVID-19 Vaccines At All Colleges

All colleges and universities in Rhode Island will require students to get their COVID-19 vaccine before coming back to school in the fall.

1 RI Beach Reopened, 4 More Closed For High Bacteria Levels

The beach at Camp Canonicus in Exeter is back open, but several other beaches were closed for high bacteria levels.

Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics Coming To Navigant Credit Union Branches

Seven bank branches across Rhode Island will host vaccine clinics over the coming weeks.

4 RI Counties Named In 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News

More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.

Rare Tick-Borne Illness Identified In Rhode Island

A case of the rare, tick-borne illness Powassan was identified in an otherwise healthy 70-year-old man, the Department of Health said.

Rhode Island Lifts Remaining 'High Risk' COVID-19 Restrictions

Nightclubs, hookah lounges, saunas and live performances can all operate at pre-pandemic levels, with no further restrictions.

1 Cranston COVID-19 Test Site Closing This Month

One state-run site in Newport will close as part of the state's consolidation effort.

RI Health Department To Consolidate Coronavirus Test Sites

Approximately 14 state-run test sites will close by the end of the month as health officials work to target the most vulnerable populations.

Rhode Island's State Of Emergency Extended To July

Gov. Dan McKee signed a supplemental executive order extended the state of emergency until at least July 9.

'There's Just Not Enough': Major Shortage At RI Blood Center

The organization currently has just a three-day supply of blood on hand.

Rhode Island Sends 200K COVID-19 Tests, Medical Supplies To India

The shipment with tests and other much-needed medical supplies was sent last week, the Department of Health said.

Vaccines Can Prevent Fall COVID-19 Surge, RI Health Experts Say

Rhode Island can keep its pandemic improvement momentum rolling by getting as many residents vaccinated, the Department of Health said.

Dunkin' Donuts Center, Middletown Vaccine Sites To Close June 26

The two state-run mass vaccination sites will close as the focus shifts to smaller, pop-up vaccine clinics.

Lost Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card? How To Get A New One In RI

The Rhode Island Department of Health made it easy for residents to view and print a copy of their vaccine record.