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Coronavirus Cases On The Rise In Rhode Island | Patch PM

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On Monday, the state was upgraded from "moderate" to "substantial" community transmission​, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's indicator.
On Monday, the state was upgraded from "moderate" to "substantial" community transmission​, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's indicator. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In RI As Cases Climb

After spending months at "moderate" levels, the state moved up the CDC's community transmission indicator.

Flo's...Shack? No Fried Clams Amid High Prices

The East Bay summer standby won't sell any fried clams until wholesale prices drop.

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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.

Gas Prices Drop In Rhode Island For The First Time In Months

The average price per gallon in the Ocean State is now $3.03.

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