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Newport City Council will host a workshop on Thursday, January 7 at 4:30 pm for the purpose of receiving a COVID-19 Crisis Update from City Manager Joe Nicholson.

The meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public. Telephone access is available by dialing 1-877-853-5247. Members of the public may also join the meeting via Zoom (webinar ID is 958 7845 2956).

Watch the meeting below live as it happens or anytime afterward.

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