Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Department of Health provided updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 2:30 pm. Live updates; Governor: Critical time next couple of weeks, hang in there. Last 24 hours spent in meetings focused on how to safely get folks back to work, child care […]
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Lack of data makes predicting COVID-19’s spread difficult but models are still vital
Lester Caudill, University of Richmond Editor’s note: The question everyone in the world wants answered is how far the new coronavirus will spread and when the pandemic will begin to ebb. To know that, epidemiologists, public health authorities and policymakers rely on models. Models are not meant to predict the future perfectly – yet they’re […]
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Poll: Do you approve or disapprove of the way that local, state, and federal government are handling coronavirus pandemic?
It has now been more than a month since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic here in Rhode Island. What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are interested in knowing what are readers think of the local, state, and federal government response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode […]
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Explainer: what Donald Trump’s funding cuts to WHO mean for the world
Adam Kamradt-Scott, University of Sydney US President Donald Trump has announced the US is cutting its funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) – a decision that will have major implications for the global health response to the coronavirus pandemic. The US contributes more than US$400 million to the WHO per year, though it is […]
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Governor Raimondo signs Executive Order requiring cloth face masks at work
Governor Raimondo today announced that she has signed an executive order (see it below) clarifying the state’s directives around cloth face coverings. Beginning Saturday: All employees of customer-facing businesses, office-based businesses, manufacturers and nonprofits, must wear cloth face coverings when they are at work.Business must provide face coverings for their employees. Face coverings can include scarves, bandanas, and […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 14: Rhode Island COVID-19 positive cases in rises to 3,251; associated fatalities jumps to 80
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has 275 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This brings Rhode Island’s count to 3,251. RIDOH also announced 7 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities, bringing that total to 80. Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode […]
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CVS Health Charity Classic postponed, was scheduled to take place at Newport Country Club June 18 – 22
Due to the ongoing challenges and health concerns associated with COVID-19, the CVS Health Charity Classic today announced the public event series will not take place as scheduled June 18-22, 2020 at Newport Country Club. This includes the CRAVE RI food festival and the Pepsi Pro-Am and Charity Classic, according to a statement released from […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Mayor Jamie Bova discusses city’s response to COVID-19
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova joins WUN’s Frank Prosnitz for a wide-ranging discussion of the city response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact it has had on current city spending and ongoing budget discussions for 2020-2021. They also discuss the status of the school construction proposal; the North End, moratorium and mixed-use issues; bridge realignment; and […]
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Video & Updates: Governor, Department of Health provide daily COVID-19 update (April 14)
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Department of Health will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 1 pm. Updates as they happen; Gov: Announces 7 new COVID-19 associated deaths, brings total to 80. Announces 274 new positive COVID-19 cases, total now 3,251 in Rhode Island. There are […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 13: Positive COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island rises to 2,967, associated fatalities now 73
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has 311 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This brings Rhode Island’s count to 2,976. RIDOH also announced 10 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. Of these 10 people, eight were nursing home residents. The age breakdown for these 10 people was as follows: […]
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Newport to forgive 4th quarter tax penalties and interest, promising more relief may be on the way
The city of Newport is one of several communities in the state that is forgiving tax penalties and interest, and is also suggesting there may be additional relief for individuals and businesses that continue to suffer financial hardship because of the coronavirus. “We have pushed the deadline back to June 30 and will work with […]
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COVID-19 and Jaws: A Resonant Metaphor
When debate over whether or not to cancel the Newport St. Patrick’s Day parade broke out last month – a conflict that seems like eons ago now – I couldn’t help but notice that the argument to “Cancel the parade!” paralleled the cry to “Close the beaches!” in the film Jaws. The Jaws metaphor fit […]
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Watch: Governor Raimondo, Governors from across Northeast discuss regional approach to reopening economy
Governor Gina Raimondo joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, and Delaware Governor John Carney to discuss a regional approach to reopening the economy. Following the press conference, Governor Raimondo’s office issued the following press release; Raimondo Joins Fellow Governors in Announcing Partnership […]
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Video & Updates: Governor, Department of Health provide daily COVID-19 update (April 13)
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Department of Health provided updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 1 pm. Updates as they happen; Governor reports another 10 COVID-19 associated deaths, brings total to 73. Announces an additional 311 positive cases, brings total to 2,967. There are 197 currently hospitalized. […]
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What is the SBA? An unheralded agency faces the unprecedented task of saving America’s small businesses
Caroline Bruckner, American University Kogod School of Business The coronavirus pandemic is devastating small businesses across the U.S. because of shelter-in-place orders that have forced millions to temporarily close. So far, Congress has devoted more than US$375 billion to helping restaurants, retailers and other small companies endure the crisis, and lawmakers are currently discussing spending […]
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Newport Polo ready for competition, when permitted
Ahead of it opening of its 2020 season, Newport Polo is closely monitoring the impact COVID-19 is having on gatherings, international travel, and sports. What’s Up Newp reached out to the organization to see how they were feeling and preparing for the upcoming season. “We are closely following the guidelines set by our Governor and […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 12: Positive COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island rises to 2,665, associated fatalities now 63
Because of the wind and heavy rain forecast for Monday, April 13th, all outdoor coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing sites in Rhode Island will be closed tomorrow. This includes testing sites at: • URI in South Kingstown; • CCRI in Warwick; • Rhode Island College in Providence; • Rhode Island Hospital in Providence; • Kent […]
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COVID–19’s Shelter in Place brings spike in domestic abuse
Amidst signs of a sharp increase in domestic abuse in Rhode Island, agencies are determined to ensure that victims receive the full range of support, including emergency shelter, online counselling and legal recourse – while making sure that health restrictions are respected. “We’re concerned but we’re also prepared,” said Jessica Walsh, director of the Women’s […]
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A Newporter’s COVID-19 ‘billboard’ has a new message, aimed at passerby with four legs as well as two
Suzi Van Ness has posted a new message on her homegrown billboard-of- hope that may add cheer to both humans and their four-legged best friends: SHARE JOY “WAG” YOUR TAIL! THE WINDOW turned billboard at 65 Carroll Ave., Newport, has a new message to cheer passersby during the COVID-19 crisis, this one aimed at both […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 11: 334 new positive cases of COVID-19, Rhode Island’s count now 2,349
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), provided an update today on Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) data. Rhode Island has 334 new cases of COVID-19. This brings Rhode Island’s count to 2,349. RIDOH also announced seven additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. One […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 11: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Gina M. Raimondo will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response on Saturday, April 11th, at 1:00 p.m. We will carry the briefings live below and on our Facebook Page as it happens. Updates as they happen; Governor: Reports 7 more COVID-19 associated deaths, brings total to 56. The […]
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COVID-19 hits DD Group Homes in Rhode Island
A total of 23 adults with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island group homes — not quite 2 percent of all the 1180 adult residents in congregate care in the state — have tested positive for the coronavirus, as of April 9. Of that total, 9 are hospitalized. Read the full story now on Developmental Disability News
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 10: 288 new positive cases of COVID-19, Rhode Island’s count now 2,015
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), made several announcements today about the state’s response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). • Unemployment Insurance: The Governor signed an executive order yesterday ensuring that individual businesses that have closed as a result of COVID-19 will […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Neil Steinberg, CEO of Rhode Island Foundation, discusses programs that are helping non-profits during COVID-19
Neil D. Steinberg, president and Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Foundation joins WUN’s Frank Prosnitz, talking about some $10 million in grant programs that are helping critical non-profits during this COVID-19 crisis, including Child & Family in Middletown, the East Bay Community Action Program in Newport, the James L. Maher Center in Middletown, […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 10: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will host their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will have it for you live below on our Facebook Page and website then. Updates from the press conference as they happen; Gov: There will be no daily press briefing on Easter. She will pre-record a message […]