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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island introduces SmartShopper program to encourage members to seek high-quality, cost-effective healthcare
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island introduces SmartShopper

LPR News February 16, 2021

BCBSRI members can earn up to $500 in cash rewards PROVIDENCE, RI (February 16, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has launched SmartShopper, a digital healthcare shopping and savings program that helps members compare providers and find the most cost-effective practitioner and location of their choice. Members can earn up to $500 in […]Read More

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Three Cents
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AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Three Cents

LPR News February 15, 2021

Providence, R.I., February 15, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up three cents from last week ($2.43), averaging $2.46 per gallon. Today’s price is 13 cents higher than a month ago ($2.33) and 2 cents cheaper than February 15, 2020 ($2.48). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 4 cents lower than the national average. “The pandemic discount is almost […]Read More

Incoming Governor McKee Statement on Rhode Island’s Vaccine Rollout
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Incoming Governor McKee Statement on Rhode Island’s Vaccine Rollout

LPR News February 15, 2021

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Incoming Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on Rhode Island’s vaccine rollout:  “Like most Rhode Islanders, I am not satisfied with the current administration’s progress on vaccine distribution, especially as we see our neighbors in Connecticut ranked among the top in the nation.  Speeding up vaccine distribution is my top priority. […]Read More

Taller Comunitario Sobre COVID-19
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Taller Comunitario Sobre COVID-19

LPR News February 15, 2021

Martes 16 de febrero 6:00 PM Regístrese aquí virtual Acompáñenos El Alcalde Jorge O. Elorza, La Presidenta del Concejo Sabina Matos, y María Bisonó, Dana Holmgren, y Manuel Ortíz del Departamento de Salud de Rhode Island para un taller comunitario virtual sobre el COVID-19. ¡COMPLETAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL! Temas incluidos:• COVID-19 101• Rastreo de Contactos• Investigación de […]Read More

New Coronavirus Cases Falling in US
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New Coronavirus Cases Falling in US

LPR News February 15, 2021

By VOA News The number of new U.S. coronavirus cases has fallen below 100,000 in recent days, but a health official warned Sunday the pandemic is far from under control. The United States, with more reported COVID-19 deaths and more infections than any other country, had been recording more than 200,000 new cases a day in […]Read More

COVID Not Going Anywhere Soon
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COVID Not Going Anywhere Soon

LPR News February 15, 2021

By VOA News Scientists say the rapidly evolving coronavirus will be circulating among the world’s population for some time.   One thing, however, that scientists agree upon in the battle against the virus that has killed more than 2 million people is the importance of the COVID-19 vaccinations.    Dr. T. Jacob John, a leading Indian public health official, told the Associated Press that at some point the coronavirus will […]Read More

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