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

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The new weekly data shows 242 cases per 100,000 people, more than twice the safe threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 people.
The new weekly data shows 242 cases per 100,000 people, more than twice the safe threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 people. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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RI's Weekly Coronavirus Case Numbers Double Safe Threshold

The new weekly data shows 242 cases per 100,000 people, more than twice the safe threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 people.


RI Voters Encouraged To Bring Mail Ballots To Drop Boxes

This close to the election, voters who have not yet returned their mail ballots are encouraged to do so by hand, rather than by mail.

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RI Congressional Delegation Responds To Barrett Confirmation

"Republicans may rue the day they chose the rule of 'because we can,'" Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said.


Johnston Woman, 62, Killed In Crash On I-295 North

The victim was walking in the center lane of the highway when she was hit, police said.

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