Politics & Government
Raimondo, McKee Missing From Coronavirus Briefing: Patch PM
Also: Newport considering second St. Patty's parade reschedule | Rhode Island sees lowest daily coronavirus rate in months | more.
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Raimondo, McKee Noticeably Absent From Weekly Coronavirus Update
The governor, who has been a standby figure throughout the pandemic, has taken a backseat since she was announced as a Biden cabinet pick.
Newport City Council To Consider Moving St. Patty's Day Parade
The council is set to take up a request from the parade's organizers to hold the parade at a later date.
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RI Reports Lowest Coronavirus Positivity Rate in Nearly 3 Months
The Rhode Island Department of Health reported a daily positivity rate of 3.5% on Thursday, but is asking residents to remain vigilant.
RI Coronavirus Vaccination Rollout: 63,152 Doses Administered
12,515 Rhode Islanders are fully vaccinated and 63,152 have received the first dose of the vaccine, said Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott.
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