See how the waning COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Newport area.
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The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Newport.
Water samples showed no presence of bacteria, the city said.
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Residents can register for the city's vaccine waitlist.
Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.
The director of the Rhode Island Department of Health updated residents about how and where they can expect to get vaccinated.
The site is open to all ages, with no appointment required.
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The city is looking for doctors, nurse and pharmacists to answer the call to distribute vaccines in the East Bay.
See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Newport County and across Rhode Island.
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To date, no cases have been reported to the CDC from the state.
The site will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New federal government data shows hospital capacity in Newport County amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We're doing the best with the supply we have," Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said.
Two sites offering free, walk-in rapid testing are open to residents.
New data provided by the federal government shows hospital capacity in Newport County as coronavirus cases surge.
The new system will automatically text close contacts of someone who tests positive for coronavirus, using the state portal system.
New hospital admissions dropped slightly, though spikes in hospitalizations are a lagging indicator.
For a few days in December, Rhode Island was one of the worst places on the planet when it came to new cases of COVID-19 per capita.
Selected family members will be required to go through a special training and adhere to the same coronavirus testing schedule as staff.
New hospitalizations, cases per 100,000 people and the overall percent positive rate all declined over the last week.
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The two-week "pause" will officially extend for a third week.
Some close contacts could quarantine for as little as seven days if they receive a negative test result.
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Gov. Gina Raimondo cautioned that the vaccine will arrive "in a trickle" and most residents won't get it for at least several months.
Rep. Julie Casimiro and Sen. Louis DiPalma are calling for fast, easy testing for vulnerable populations.
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Gov. Gina Raimondo announced an upcoming two-week "pause" to cut down on the coronavirus spike. Here's what you need to know.