By VOA News Thirty-seven percent of surveyed countries are still experiencing disruptions in vaccinating children against deadly diseases like measles compared to 2020 levels, according to a press release from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The disruptions stem from the COVID-19 pandemic, the groups say. They also say 60 lifesaving […]Read More
By VOA News Italy began lifting COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, theaters and museums in much of the country Monday, as one of the nations hit earliest and hardest by the coronavirus pandemic tries to reopen. Of the country’s 20 regions, 15 have been designated yellow zones, meaning there is a relatively low risk from the […]Read More
By Columbus Mavhunga HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwean sculptor David Ngwerume is gaining attention for works inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. One of his collections urges people to get vaccinated. Another reminds people to take health measures, as he hammers home a message to curb the spread of the virus. Ngwerume’s latest piece is “Michael Jackson,” named […]Read More
Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce 7,300 Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments to
Postings to come as Rhode Island expands age eligibility to include 50 to 59-year-olds Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that approximately 7,300 additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be posted on www.vaccinateRI.org on Tuesday at 9 a.m. These appointments will be for the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Sockanosset Cross Road, and […]Read More
2021 survey continues to target issues related to health inequities in BIPOC communities after 2020 survey starkly highlighted that Black and Latinx Rhode Islanders perceive greater challenges in their pursuit of health and well-being PROVIDENCE, RI (March 31, 2021) – Beginning April 5, Rhode Islanders will be asked at random to participate in the RI Life Index via […]Read More
BCBSRI board selects Martha L. Wofford, group vice president at Denver healthcare company PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 23, 2021) – After a national search, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has announced the appointment of Martha L. Wofford, group vice president at DaVita, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, as the president and CEO of the local, nonprofit […]Read More
REGION 1 – The state of Rhode Island received a grant totaling over $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), awarded to help with expenses associated with COVID-19 response efforts. Since January of 2020, COVID-19 created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public requiring emergency response and protective measures. The […]Read More
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – U.S. unemployment compensation claims increased again last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday, as the world’s biggest economy continues to struggle to fully recover from the damage wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic. The government said 770,000 workers filed for benefits last week, up 45,000 from the revised figure of the previous week. Employers […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Teachers, School Staff,
PAWTUCKET, RI – Joined by colleagues from across government, Governor Dan McKee today announced that the state of Rhode Island is partnering with cities and towns on an ambitious plan to get first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all K-12 teachers, school staff, and child care workers by the end of the month. “Getting our teachers, school […]Read More
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – U.S. unemployment compensation claims edged higher last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday, as the world’s biggest economy still faces a daunting recovery from the damage wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic. The government said 745,000 workers filed for benefits last week, up 9,000 from the revised figure of the previous week. […]Read More
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