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Complacency Could Cause Coronavirus Spike In RI | Patch PM

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A rise in complacency could cause a spike in coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo said.
A rise in complacency could cause a spike in coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo said. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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Complacency Could Cause Coronavirus Spike, RI Leaders Warn

"We really need to approach this virus with a sense of humility," Gov. Gina Raimondo said.

RI State Beaches To Raise Parking Capacity After Crowded Weekend

Starting this weekend, parking lot capacity will be raised from 50 percent to 75 percent.

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Twin River Coronavirus Testing Site To Close

"It's time to wind it down," Gov. Gina Raimondo said, adding that it was always intended to be temporary.

RI Reopening: Summer Baseball On Deck, But Fall Football In Doubt

Gov. Gina Raimondo gives "no-contact sports" the go-ahead in phase 3, but expresses concern about school basketball, football and soccer.

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