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 and on our Facebook Page then.
Updates as they happen,
Gov: Announces two new COVID-19 related deaths, total is now 27 in Rhode Island. 167 additional new positive cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island, brings total in Rhode Island to 1082. There are 109 people in the hospital.
DOH: 2 deaths yesterday including one person in their 90’s, on in their 90’s. The person in their 90’s was a resident of Golden Crest Nursing Home. Now 10 deaths at Golden Crest.
DOH: Of 109 hospitalized, 37 in ICU, 26 on ventilator.
Gov: “We have widespread community spread of the virus, many, many, many of us are going to get sick.”
Gov. discussed Rhode Island to make free, rapid COVID-19 tests available to all. “We can now discuss more than 2,000 people per day in Rhode Island.” Testing site at Twin River Lincoln is for those 18+ and those who have symptoms. Appointment necessary.
Gov: Spoke about Easter Holy Week. Asks for paryers, tells people to stay in touch with their churches.
Gov: Starting at 8 am on Tuesday morning, self-employed, independent contractors, gig economy workers can file for unemployment. All workers are entitled to an additional $600 a week benefit from the time of your first check thru July 31st. This is only applicable if you got laid off.
Gov: “Right now we are developing our own (projection) model”.
Gov: Thinks peak can be anywhere from mid to late April – mid May. Dependent on social distancing and testing.
In response to question, Governor says they are using cell phone data to track people’s adherence to stay at home order. “We are using cellphone information. Publicly available information…allows us to track how mobile people are, how much they’re moving”.
This story is breaking, we’ll continue to update as more information is received.
Governor Raimondo Announces COVID-19 Testing Partnership with CVS Health
Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that Rhode Island has entered into a partnership with CVS Health to make free, rapid COVID-19 tests available to Rhode Islanders, doubling the state’s testing capacity. Tests using the new Abbott ID NOW system will be provided by-appointment at a new drive-through testing site at Twin River Casino in Lincoln. This testing site will be able to perform approximately 1,000 tests per day.
Rhode Island and Georgia are the only two states in the country to be launching this new partnership today. Healthcare providers from MinuteClinic, CVS’s retail medical clinic, are overseeing the testing. Rhode Islanders who have symptoms of COVID-19 can sign up for a test at www.cvs.com.
The symptoms of COVID-19 include any of the following: fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches (myalgias), chills, runny nose or stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, or diarrhea.
As Rhode Island has ramped up its testing capacity, Governor Raimondo announced last week that tests are now available for all Rhode Islanders who are experiencing symptoms. COVID-19 testing had previously been limited to certain populations who are more vulnerable to complications from COVID-19 and to Rhode Island’s critical infrastructure workforce.
Separate from testing through CVS Health at Twin River Casino, Rhode Islanders who have symptoms can still call their healthcare providers to coordinate testing for COVID-19. People can also call urgent care centers. A number of urgent care centers and primary care providers in Rhode Island have set up separate areas that serve as Respiratory Clinics, meaning they are specifically evaluating patients suspected of having COVID-19. While these Respiratory Clinics are in specific areas just for those patients, urgent care centers are still open to see patients who need other services in their usual locations. Additional information about testing in Rhode Island is available at: www.health.ri.gov/covid/testing
COVID-19 Data Update
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has 160 new cases of COVID-19. This brings Rhode Island’s count to 1,082. RIDOH also announced two additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. These people were in their 80s and their 90s. Both people were nursing home residents. Rhode Island’s number of COVID-19 associated fatalities is now 27. A full data summary for Rhode Island is posted online.
Key messages for the public
- Anyone who is sick should stay home and self-isolate (unless going out for testing or healthcare).
- The people who live with that person and who have been in direct close contact with that person should self-quarantine for 14 days. Direct close contact means being within approximately 6 feet of a person for a prolonged period.
- Help is available for people living in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. Visit www.RIDelivers.com for connections to groceries, home supplies, restaurants, and mutual aid groups. People can also call 2-1-1.
- Groups of more than five people should not be gathering. Always avoid close personal contact with other people in public.
- Healthcare workers should not be going to work if they are sick (even with mild symptoms).
- People who think they have COVID-19 should call their healthcare provider. Do not go directly to a healthcare facility without first calling a healthcare provider (unless you are experiencing a medical emergency).
- People with general, non-medical questions about COVID-19 can visit www.health.ri.gov/covid, write to RIDOH.COVID19Questions@health.ri.gov, or call 401-222-8022. This is the COVID-19 Hotline that RIDOH has available to the public.
- Everyone can help stop the spread of viruses in Rhode Island.
- Get your flu shot, and make sure the people around you do the same.
- Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Stay home and do not leave your house if you are sick, unless it is for emergency medical care.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Rhode Island Numbers
| Last Update: 4/6/2020 |
|---|
| Number of Rhode Island COVID-19 positive cases (cumulative): | 1,082 |
| Number of people who have had negative test results (cumulative): | 7,399 |
| Number of Rhode Island COVID-19 patients who are currently hospitalized | 109 |
| Number of Rhode Island COVID-19 patients who are currently in an intensive care unit (ICU) | 37 |
| Number of Rhode Island COVID-19 associated fatalities (cumulative) | 27 |
Rhode Island COVID-19 Positive PatientsNew Positive CasesTotal Positive Cases3/1/204/1/203/3/203/5/203/7/203/9/203/11/203/13/203/15/203/17/203/19/203/21/203/23/203/25/203/27/203/29/204/4/204/6/20020040060080010001200# postive patients
| Date | New Positive Cases | Total Positive Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 3/2/2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 3/3/2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 3/4/2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 3/5/2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 3/6/2020 | 1 | 3 |
| 3/7/2020 | 0 | 3 |
| 3/8/2020 | 0 | 3 |
| 3/9/2020 | 0 | 3 |
| 3/10/2020 | 2 | 5 |
| 3/11/2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 3/12/2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 3/13/2020 | 9 | 14 |
| 3/14/2020 | 6 | 20 |
| 3/15/2020 | 0 | 20 |
| 3/16/2020 | 1 | 21 |
| 3/17/2020 | 2 | 23 |
| 3/18/2020 | 10 | 33 |
| 3/19/2020 | 11 | 44 |
| 3/20/2020 | 10 | 54 |
| 3/21/2020 | 12 | 66 |
| 3/22/2020 | 17 | 83 |
| 3/23/2020 | 23 | 106 |
| 3/24/2020 | 18 | 124 |
| 3/25/2020 | 8 | 132 |
| 3/26/2020 | 33 | 165 |
| 3/27/2020 | 38 | 203 |
| 3/28/2020 | 36 | 239 |
| 3/29/2020 | 55 | 294 |
| 3/30/2020 | 108 | 402 |
| 3/31/2020 | 87 | 489 |
| 4/1/2020 | 77 | 566 |
| 4/2/2020 | 91 | 657 |
| 4/3/2020 | 52 | 709 |
| 4/4/2020 | 97 | 806 |
| 4/5/2020 | 116 | 922 |
| 4/6/2020 | 160 | 1,082 |
| Age data last updated 4/6/2020 |
|---|
Rhode Island COVID-19 Patients by Age0-910-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970-7980-8990-99100+050100150200250Age Groupnumber of patients
| Age Group | Rhode Island COVID-19 patients by age: |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | |
| 10-19 | 19 |
| 20-29 | 123 |
| 30-39 | 153 |
| 40-49 | 146 |
| 50-59 | 202 |
| 60-69 | 172 |
| 70-79 | 100 |
| 80-89 | 65 |
| 90-99 | 41 |
| 100+ |
Note: Zero in an age category indicates either zero patients or less than five patients.
| Sex data last updated 4/5/2020 |
|---|
Rhode Island COVID-19 Patients by SexFemaleMale0100200300400500600number of patients
| Sex | Rhode Island COVID-19 patients by sex |
|---|---|
| Female | 537 |
| Male | 477 |
| City/Town data last updated 4/6/2020 |
|---|
| City/Town | Rhode Island COVID-19 patients by city/town of residence |
|---|---|
| Barrington | 15 |
| Bristol | 11 |
| Burrillville | 12 |
| Central Falls | 15 |
| Charlestown | <5 |
| Coventry | 26 |
| Cranston | 78 |
| Cumberland | 32 |
| East Greenwich | 5 |
| East Providence | 34 |
| Exeter | <5 |
| Foster | <5 |
| Glocester | <5 |
| Hopkinton | <5 |
| Jamestown | 5 |
| Johnston | 17 |
| Lincoln | 12 |
| Little Compton | <5 |
| Middletown | 10 |
| Narragansett | 5 |
| New Shoreham | <5 |
| Newport | 14 |
| North Kingstown | 28 |
| North Providence | 77 |
| North Smithfield | 5 |
| Pawtucket | 126 |
| Portsmouth | 12 |
| Providence | 178 |
| Richmond | 0 |
| Scituate | 5 |
| Smithfield | 16 |
| South Kingstown | 20 |
| Tiverton | 10 |
| Warren | <5 |
| Warwick | 48 |
| West Greenwich | <5 |
| West Warwick | 25 |
| Westerly | 13 |
| Woonsocket | 13 |
Note: There may be slight discrepancies between the statewide total and the data at the city and town level because additional time is sometimes needed to identify the permanent place of residence of some COVID-19 patients.
