by Matthew J. Collins, M.D., M.B.A., BCBSRI executive vice president and chief medical officer January represents many things…a new year, a clean slate, and a fresh start for so many of us. In a way, donating blood offers the same – it can offer a new beginning and the gift of life for those who […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 20. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Thursday, January 20 in Central Falls, Barrington, Warren, Lincoln, Wakefield, Westerly, New Shoreham, Providence, and Saunderstown. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee provided an update on the emergency medical personnel secured by his Administration through FEMA to support hospital staffing needs in Rhode Island. The Health and Medical Task Force (HMTF) arrived at Kent Hospital in Warwick yesterday, January 18, 2022 and began work this morning. The Medium Medical Team (MMT) […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 21. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Friday, January 21 in Providence, Portsmouth, Middletown, Exeter, and Jamestown. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement in response to today’s jobs report which showed a drop in the State’s unemployment rate and an increase in the total number of jobs: “We’ve been focused on rolling out smart, effective initiatives that help Rhode Island workers and businesses that have faced numerous challenges due […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Building on the remarks he made last night in his 2022 State of the State Address, Governor Dan McKee, joined by Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, today announced a plan to accelerate over 100 infrastructure projects valued at $2.1 billion as a result of funding from the federal Bipartisan […]Read More
Paris fashion week has launched with a mix of digital and in-person shows as the industry adapts as best it can to the latest Covid restrictions in France. The industry is determined to get back to the catwalks after nearly two years during which most brands were forced online. London cancelled its menswear show this month […]Read More
VOA News The Biden administration will begin shipping masks later this week and they will be available at pharmacies and community health centers by the end of next week. The program will be fully operational in early February. The administration of President Joe Biden is scheduled to unveil a plan on Wednesday to provide free, high-quality […]Read More
China Drops Plans to Sell Olympic Tickets as COVID Cases
BEIJING, CHINA — China on Monday canceled plans to sell tickets to the public for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country reached its highest point since March 2020. Organizers said last year there would be no international spectators at the Games – partly due to China’s weeks-long quarantine […]Read More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government quietly conducted a soft launch Tuesday of its website where Americans can request free rapid coronavirus tests — a day ahead of the scheduled rollout. Covidtests.gov quickly became the most accessed federal government website as millions of households began placing orders for test kits. “COVIDtests.gov is up and running to help prepare for […]Read More