Are You Confident In A COVID-19 Vaccine? Take Patch's Survey

COVID-19 vaccines are expected to begin arriving within weeks, but not everyone is clamoring to get them as soon as possible.

RI Coronavirus Hospitalizations Highest Since May | Patch PM

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What To Know About Rhode Island's Latest Coronavirus Changes

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced an upcoming two-week "pause" to cut down on the coronavirus spike. Here's what you need to know.

Rhode Island Hospitals At 97% Of Coronavirus Capacity

The state may start populating its first field hospital by the week after Thanksgiving, according to the most recent projections.

Providence Lowers Gathering Limit To 5 | Patch PM

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RI's Coronavirus Cases, Hospitalizations Climb | Patch PM

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Open Enrollment for Health Insurance - Now Through January 23

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'We're In A Bad Place': RI Enters Second Wave | Patch PM

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RI's Coronavirus Case Numbers Double Safe Threshold | Patch PM

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RI's Daily Coronavirus Percent Positive Rate Spikes | Patch PM

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RI Sets New Daily Coronavirus High; Passes 30K Cases In Total

There were four more deaths and a 3.2 percent positive test rate Thursday, state public health officials said.

Nearly 400 More Rhode Island Coronavirus Cases

The Department of Health reported four more deaths and a 2.7 percent positive test rate Wednesday.

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Raimondo Gets Weekly Virus Tests, RI Expands Asymptomatic Tests

Rhode Island officials need to get a better idea of how prevalent the virus is in the state, the governor said.

RI 'Sounding The Alarm' About Coronavirus Spike | Patch PM

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RI Staying In Phase 3 Until Vaccine | Patch PM

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RI Readies For Coronavirus Vaccine | Patch PM

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RI Sees Slight Uptick In Coronavirus Hospitalizations| Patch PM

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RI Back On The Quarantine List In 3 States | Patch PM

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U.S. News: 4 RI Counties Among 2020’s Healthiest Communities

Where you live is a major factor in your health, well-being and life expectancy, according to these new rankings.

RI Rolls Out New Symptom-Checking System | Patch PM

Also: Nursing home visitation rules adjusted | Flu vaccines 'essential' this winter | more.

RI's Coronavirus Positive Rate Falls Below 1% | Patch PM

Also:Blue-green algae blooms found in 2 ponds | Woonsocket shooting victim dies | more.

Peaches Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns | Patch PM

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Newport Officials Credit Mask Buy-In For Low Coronavirus Cases

With only 3 percent of Newport residents having tested positive, City Manager Joseph Nicholson said the city has "come a thousand yards."

Bailey's Beach Closed For High Bacteria Levels

The Rhode Island Department of Health closed the beach for swimming.

Raimondo Blasts Warwick For Distance Learning Decision | Patch PM

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Dr. Fauci To Discuss RI School Reopening | Patch PM

Also: Coventry town hall reopening | more.

3 Aquidneck Island Beaches Closed To Swimming | Patch PM

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3 Aquidneck Island Beaches Closed Due To High Bacteria

Third Beach and Peabody’s Beach in Middletown and Easton’s Beach in Newport are closed to swimming.

'A Wake Up Call': RI To Crack Down On Social Distance Violators

"I can't convince the other governors to change their rules. I have to convince Rhode Islanders to follow our own rules," the governor said.

RI Named Among Top 3 States For Health Care | Patch PM

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Rhode Island Included In Nationwide Onion Recall

Red, white, yellow and sweet onions were recalled due to concerns of Salmonella contamination.

No New Coronavirus Deaths In RI | Patch PM

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Newport, Middletown Beaches Back Open To Swimmers

Easton's and Third Beaches are once again safe for swimming.

Easton's Beach, Third Beach Closed To Swimming

The Middletown and Newport beaches were closed due to high bacteria levels.

Parking Capacity Limited At 2 State Beaches | Patch PM

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NFL Team Owner Released From Newport Hospital After Coronavirus

The owner of the Arizona Cardinals was treated at Newport Hospital after contracting the virus, the team reported.

Crowded Beaches Stoke Coronavirus Concerns | Patch PM

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RI To Step Up Business Enforcement | Patch PM

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