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RI Reports 995 New Cases, 17 Deaths, Over 17K Vaccinated
The new data released Wednesday brings the total number of coronavirus cases statewide to 87,949 and the total number of deaths to 1,777.
CRANSTON, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 995 new COVID-19 infections and 17 deaths in Wednesday's data and noted that over 17,000 residents have now received the first dose of the vaccine.
Wednesday's data brings the total number of COVID-19 cases statewide to 87,949 and the total number of deaths to 1,777.
The state administered 13,060 tests on Tuesday and currently has a daily positivity rate of 7.6%.
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As of Dec. 30, 426 COVID-19 patients remain hospitalized, with 61 in the ICU and 47 using ventilators.
Central Falls residents began receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday after health officials announced on Tuesday that communities hardest hit by the virus would be included in Phase 1 of the vaccine distribution plan.
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