PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, one year after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Rhode Island, Incoming Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement: “One year ago today, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Rhode Island. Since then, our world has been changed by a public health crisis that has tragically taken the […]Read More
The 2021 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program makes $500K investment in nine Rhode Island organizations; second round of funding brings total to $1 million PROVIDENCE, RI (March 1, 2021) – In a targeted effort to address some of the most basic health inequities for Rhode Islanders, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has […]Read More
By VOA News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally authorized the use of the Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine Saturday, clearing the way for shots to go into arms as early as Monday. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 85% effective against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, […]Read More
Budget reconciliation bill contains approximately $1.7 billion in state and local aid for RI, $1,400 relief payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, and support for a national vaccination plan WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a budget reconciliation bill that will support the implementation of President Joe […]Read More
This past Saturday, February 20th, the City of Pawtucket held its first of four municipal vacci nation clinics at St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Pawtucket. The clinic served over 480 elderly Pawtucket residents, most of which were over the age of 75. “Thank you to all of the volunteers, Lieutenant Governor McKee, Pawtucket EMS and […]Read More
By VOA News U.S. President Joe Biden hosted an event at the White House Thursday honoring the 50 millionth coronavirus vaccination administered in the country. Four people — an elementary school counselor, a grocery store employee and two firefighter EMTs — were vaccinated against the virus at the White House Thursday afternoon to commemorate the milestone. […]Read More
By Deborah Block At a dog training center in Myakka City, Florida, Heather Junqueira, founder of BioScent, brings a four-year-old beagle, Noel, into a room with stainless-steel canisters, several containing samples of COVID-19. Noel springs into action as she tries to find the ones with a smell that she knows will earn her praise and […]Read More
By VOA News The U.S. government has determined that a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson is safe and offers partial protection against the disease. In an analysis released Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the vaccine was about 66% effective during global trials in preventing moderate to severe cases of COVID-19, […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — The rapid spread of COVID-19 this winter and the continued economic effects of the pandemic created a surge in requests for essential needs. Family Service of Rhode Island has seen parents with babies struggling to provide diapers, wipes, formula, clothes, and other basic children’s items as the pandemic continues to strain resources. FSRI […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, NJ is recalling all Queso Fresco (fresh, soft cheese) products, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. As of February 11, 2021, the CDC reports seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from four states. To date, no cases have been identified in […]Read More
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