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State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

507 Press Releases

Published on September 24, 2021 - 19:47 GMT

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available for 65+, High-Risk Individuals At Least Six Months After Second Vaccination

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available and recommended as follows: • People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings ( …

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Published on September 21, 2021 - 22:06 GMT

Governor, RIDOH Announce Enforcement Strategy for October 1 Healthcare Worker and Healthcare Facility COVID-19 Vaccination ...

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing today an enforcement strategy for Rhode Island's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for healthcare workers. The enforcement strategy will help safeguard patients, …

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Published on September 20, 2021 - 23:52 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond)

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond) in Coventry due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) …

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Published on September 18, 2021 - 16:15 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae at Briar Point Beach

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Briar Point Beach on Tiogue Lake in Coventry. The advisory was related to …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 14:25 GMT

Aldi Poppy Seed Dressing Recalled

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that one lot of Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing is being recalled due to a processing issue that could allow for microbial growth. The recalled product comes in a 12 fl. oz. …

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Published on September 16, 2021 - 18:47 GMT

RIDOH's Center for Drinking Water Quality Honored Among 2021 EPA Environmental Merit Award Winners

The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Center for Drinking Water Quality was honored for its efforts to protect the Rhode Island drinking water supply during the COVID-19 pandemic response. All of the State drinking water systems in New …

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Published on September 11, 2021 - 17:59 GMT

Potters Pond Closed to Shellfish Harvesting

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the immediate closure of the Potters Pond (GA10PP), located in South Kingstown, to all shellfish harvesting. The pond will remain closed …

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Published on September 3, 2021 - 21:32 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Brickyard Pond; Lifting Advisories for Warwick Pond and Camp Hoffman at Larkin Pond

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Brickyard Pond in Barrington due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue-green algae can …

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Published on August 30, 2021 - 20:58 GMT

Rhode Islanders Reminded to Seek Medical Care in the Right Setting

With hospital emergency departments in Rhode Island experiencing significant crowding and prolonged waiting times, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to seek medical care in settings where they will be most appropriately …

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Published on August 30, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

Fratelli Beretta Recalls Ready-to-Eat Uncured Antipasto Meat Products

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Fratelli Beretta is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium. The ready-to- …

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Published on August 27, 2021 - 17:06 GMT

Rhode Islanders Reminded About Treatment for COVID-19

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding the public that fast, easy, highly effective treatment is available for people 12 years of age and older who become sick with COVID-19. This treatment helps prevent people from developing severe …

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Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:19 GMT

Boil Water Notice Issued for Charlestown Commons

The Charlestown Commons property in Charlestown is issuing a boil water notice to its customers and residents because E. coli bacteria was found in the water system, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing. The system consists of …

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Published on August 21, 2021 - 22:34 GMT

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Site Closures

Testing sites In anticipation of inclement weather, all State-run COVID-19 test sites will be closed on Sunday, August 22nd. The State will continue to monitor Hurricane Henri and assess whether sites will reopen or remain closed on Monday, August 23rd. …

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Published on August 19, 2021 - 22:26 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Briar Point Beach on Tiogue Lake; Lifting Advisory for Upper Curran Reservoir

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Briar Point Beach on Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue- …

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Published on August 18, 2021 - 18:36 GMT

State to Require Immunization Against COVID-19 for All Licensed Healthcare Workers

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing today that all employees, interns, and volunteers in RIDOH-licensed healthcare facilities and all RIDOH-licensed healthcare providers must receive their final dose of COVID-19 vaccine by October 1 …

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Published on August 14, 2021 - 01:19 GMT

Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Some Immunocompromised Rhode Islanders Beginning Saturday

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that certain immunocompromised Rhode Islanders can begin receiving third doses of COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, August 14th. Rhode Islanders who are moderately to severely …

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Published on August 13, 2021 - 18:43 GMT

RIDOH Launches New Drug Overdose Surveillance Data Hub

With drug overdose deaths increasing both nationally and in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched a new Rhode Island Drug Overdose Surveillance Data Hub to increase access to information about the overdose epidemic. The …

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Published on August 11, 2021 - 23:13 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Water Recreation at Camp Hoffman and Sachem Pond

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid water recreation at Camp Hoffman in Kingston and Sachem Pond on Block Island due to a blue-green algae (or …

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Published on August 11, 2021 - 20:06 GMT

Most Fixed, State-Run COVID-19 Testing Sites Now Requiring Appointments

To make the COVID-19 testing process as streamlined and efficient as possible, most fixed, State-run testing sites are now requiring appointments. Rhode Islanders can schedule a free test online at portal.ri.gov or by calling 401-222-8022. Insurance is …

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Published on August 6, 2021 - 22:20 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-Green Algae in Georgiaville Pond

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RI DOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Barney Pond in Smithfield. The advisory related to high levels of blue- …

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