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RI To Step Up Business Enforcement | Patch PM

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Businesses that blatantly disregard social distancing, mask-wearing and other coronavirus-related rules will face temporary closures, fines and warnings from Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation.
Businesses that blatantly disregard social distancing, mask-wearing and other coronavirus-related rules will face temporary closures, fines and warnings from Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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Rhode Island Stepping Up Enforcement Of Coronavirus Regulations

Businesses with a "blatant disregard for the rules" will be fined or shut down, Gov. Gina Raimondo said.

Visitors Again Allowed In Rhode Island Hospitals

Each hospital has developed its own plan for safe visitation based on guidelines from the Rhode Island Department of Health.

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Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Georgiaville Pond In Smithfield

The RI Department of Health is telling people to avoid contact with the water and to keep pets away.

Route 146 Lane Split To Be Installed Starting Thursday

Route 104 in North Smithfield will be closed this weekend as part of bridge replacement project.

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