Ryan Belmore

Governor Gina Raimondo announced this morning via press release that Rhode Island has formed a partnership with CVS Health to make free, rapid COVID-19 tests available to all Rhode Islanders. Tests using the new Abbott ID NOW™ system will now be provided by-appointment at a new drive-through testing site at Twin River casino in Lincoln. […]

One of the most popular type of questions What’s Up Newp was asked last week were questions where the answer will hopefully give some sense of positive news or hope for our readers. What’s Up Newp empathizes with our readers and recognizes that our local coverage and national coverage of how many new cases, how […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo provided an update today on Rhode Island’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. While reiterating the importance of social distancing in big box retail stores, she asked that Rhode Islanders who see individuals or businesses failing to comply report their concerns to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation.     […]

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. What’s Up Newp will carry the press conference live here as it happens. Updates as they happen; Governor reports 8 new deaths, total of 25 fatalities. 116 new COVID-19 […]

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 the state’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.  All Rhode Islanders who have symptoms of COVID-19 are urged to call a healthcare provider to coordinate a test. The symptoms of […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4th. Updates as they happen; The Governor reports another three deaths due to COVID-19. Brings total fatalaties to seventeen in Rhode Island. The Governor has announced another 97 Rhode Islanders have tested […]

COVID-19 Announcements Made on Surge Locations, Face Covers, and Other Topics Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) made several coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) announcements today.  Surge locations: Rhode Islandis setting up surge sites to provide hospital-level care at the Rhode Island Convention Center, the […]

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued the following press release remeinding Rhode Islanders that state parks, beaches and campgrounds are closed due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Related Battling COVID-19, Newport and Middletown will block parking at iconic beaches and the Cliff WalkMiddletown closing all town beaches and parksCity of Newport places restrictions […]

What’s Up Newp is passing on the following Community Resource Guide to our readers on behalf of the Newport Health Equity Zone. This guide provides information related to food, eviction, unemployment, transportation, childcare, and other basic human needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated to this document will be posted continuously at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10HZPINX2ERnj7WGhgYbbDdTXRyKD4yXQup5fbfVeyzU/edit

Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will provide their daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update on Friday at 1 pm. Updates as they happen; Gov: On Monday, there will be a system in place for reporters to ask follow up questions. Gov: 54 news cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island, brings total positive cases in […]

The Rhode Island Department of Health has provided the following announcements and data. With Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing capacity now expanded, all Rhode Islanders who have symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to call a healthcare provider to get scheduled for a test. It is critical that people who are experiencing symptoms also […]

Today’s press conference will be an opportunity for the Governor to take questions directly from Rhode Island’s kids. More than 13,000 students across the state submitted questions, and a selection of those questions will be read to the Governor by the First Gentleman. “We know this is a scary time for everyone – and in […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo today made several announcements today about the state’s response to COVID-19. RI Delivers: Today the state launched RI Delivers, Rhode Island’s connection to help for those living in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. This service will ensure that Rhode Islanders in quarantine will have what they need to safely remain home […]

Three members of the Newport Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Office of the City Manager. The firefighters, who the city says are not being identified due to patient privacy concerns, are all reportedly recovering in self-isolation at home and the Rhode Island Department of Health has been notified. “At this […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. James McDonald, who is one of the Medical Directors at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response on Wednesday, April 1st, at 2:30 p.m. (Note the time change for today.)  The press conferences on Thursday and Friday […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole, Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) made several announcements about the state’s response to COVID-19. State parks and beaches: As of this Friday, April 3rd, state beaches and parks in Rhode Island will be closed. Campground openings will be postponed until at least […]