A COVID-19 cluster that prompted a Rhode Island high school to move to remote classes for a week may be tied to a recent homecoming dance, health officials said.… MORE
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COVID cluster prompts high school to go remote
A Rhode Island high school has moved to remote learning in response to an increased number of COVID-19 cases. … MORE
Health department looks into vaccine mandate compliance
Two dozen home care agencies, walk-in clinics, treatment and urgent care centers in Rhode Island are under investigation for potential violations of the state’s health care worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate, state public health officials said Tuesday.… MORE
Rhode Island tourism industry gets $10.6M federal grant
Rhode Island is getting a $10.6 million boost from the federal government to help the state’s tourism and hospitality industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Daniel McKee said Tuesday.… MORE
Rhode Island man charged with pandemic unemployment fraud
A Rhode Island man authorities say used the stolen identities of others to obtain more than $450,000 in COVID-19-related unemployment assistance has been arrested, federal prosecutors said.… MORE
Rhode Island to help businesses find enough workers
Rhode Island plans to offer businesses struggling to find enough workers up to $5,000 to help them fill positions left vacant by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Daniel McKee said Tuesday.… MORE
FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.… MORE
Rhode Island test scores declined during pandemic
Rhode Island officials are blaming the pandemic for a steep drop in math and English language proficiency among the state’s schoolchildren.… MORE
State’s COVID testing program to begin in Westerly schools
Rhode Island is implementing a “test to stay” option in the Westerly schools as a pilot program to minimize days out of the classroom during the pandemic, the governor said Wednesday.… MORE
Gov: 90% of adults at least partly vaccinated from COVID-19
Ninety percent of adults in Rhode Islanders are now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Dan McKee said Monday.… MORE
