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State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

537 Press Releases
  • Published on July 3, 2020 - 19:45 GMT

    Updates to Long-term Care and Assisted Living Facility Visitation Policy

    Long-term care and assisted living facilities will be allowed to welcome visitors again next Wednesday, July 8th, provided that they abide by strict infection control measures to keep residents, staff, and family members safe, the Rhode Island Department …

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  • Published on June 30, 2020 - 15:45 GMT

    Fresh Express Recalls Salad Products

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Fresh Express is recalling salad products that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. The recalled items were …

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  • Published on June 29, 2020 - 20:45 GMT

    Rhode Island to Move to Phase 3 Tuesday, Governor Extends Executive Orders

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided details today on the state's response to COVID-19. After announcing that Rhode Island will move into Phase 3 on …

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  • Published on June 26, 2020 - 21:45 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Willow Lake in Roger William Park

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Willow Lake in Roger Williams Park in Providence due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in …

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  • Published on June 24, 2020 - 21:00 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Almy Pond

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

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  • Published on June 23, 2020 - 14:45 GMT

    Increase in Overdose Deaths Identified in the Early Months of 2020

    Preliminary data indicate that Rhode Island saw a significant increase in accidental drug overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the same period in years past, State officials are announcing today. Although data for January, February, …

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  • Published on June 17, 2020 - 21:45 GMT

    COVID-19 Data Update

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced 49 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings Rhode Island's case count to 16,213. RIDOH also announced 11 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. Rhode Island's number of COVID-19 associated …

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  • Published on June 15, 2020 - 22:30 GMT

    Ground Beef Products Recalled

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Lakeside Refrigerated Services is recalling 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The raw ground beef items were produced on June 1, …

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 22:45 GMT

    Governor Expands Early Warning Testing System, Announces Landlord Challenge

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided details today on the state's response to COVID-19. - Testing: As part of Rhode Island's Early Warning Testing …

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  • Published on June 10, 2020 - 21:15 GMT

    Governor Announces Goal for In-Person Learning This Fall, Updates for SNAP and Rhode Island Works Recipients

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo, Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), and Angélica Infante-Green, the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) provided details today on the state…

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  • Published on June 8, 2020 - 22:15 GMT

    Governor Raimondo, Dr. Alexander-Scott Detail Plans for Early Warning Testing System

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided details today on Rhode Island's Early Warning Testing System, which will inform the state's immediate response …

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  • Published on June 5, 2020 - 20:00 GMT

    COVID-19 Data Update

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced 113 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings Rhode Island's case count to 15,441. RIDOH also announced 16 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. Rhode Island's number of COVID-19 …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 20:15 GMT

    COVID-19 Data Update

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced 107 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings Rhode Island's case count to 15,236. RIDOH also announced 10 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. Rhode Island's number of COVID-19 …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 22:30 GMT

    COVID-19 Data Update

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced 101 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings Rhode Island's case count to 15,112. RIDOH also announced 12 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. Rhode Island's number of COVID-19 …

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  • Published on June 1, 2020 - 22:30 GMT

    COVID-19 Data Update

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced 67 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings Rhode Island's case count to 14,991. RIDOH also announced two additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. Rhode Island's number of COVID-19 …

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  • Published on May 30, 2020 - 00:30 GMT

    Rhode Island to Begin Phase 2 Monday, June 1st

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided an update on Rhode Island's response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Today the Governor announced …

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  • Published on May 28, 2020 - 22:00 GMT

    Governor Raimondo Announces New Plans for Phase 2, New Funding for Housing Relief Program

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided an update on Rhode Island's response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Guidance for personal services …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 00:45 GMT

    Governor Raimondo Announces Virtual Forums for Businesses

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided an update on Rhode Island's response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Rhode Island Commerce and …

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  • Published on May 23, 2020 - 00:30 GMT

    Governor Raimondo Extends Travel Restrictions and Gathering Size Limits Through Phase 1, Unveils Plans for Phase 2 of Reopening

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided an update on Rhode Island's response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. The Governor signed an …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 01:15 GMT

    Governor Raimondo, Dr. Alexander-Scott Provide Update on the State's Response to COVID-19

    Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided an update on Rhode Island's response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. • Summer camps and youth …

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