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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 […]

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 […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that due to reduced overnight traffic due to the effects of COVID-19, the toll booth cash collections on the Newport Pell Bridge going eastbound will temporarily be suspended from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., effective Saturday, April 11th, until further notice. This change follows the same […]

Governor Raimondo and Director of Health Alexander-Scott will provide their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry the video and provide updates as they happen below. Updates as they happen; Gov: Announces 8 new COVID-19 related deaths, total now 43. There are 277 more positive COVID-19 cases, brings total […]

The City of Newport today announced that bank delays have lead to inaccurate past due amounts. The Announcement: Newport Water Division customers are being advised that due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, payments mailed prior to March 31st may have been delayed due to a processing lag experienced by the City’s bank. As a result, April […]

Governor Gina Raimondo and Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott will host their daily press briefing today, April 7th, at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry the press briefing for you live here as it happens and will continue to update this story with the latest information from the press briefing. Updates as they […]

Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott on Monday answered questions from kids about the science around COVID-19.

The City of Newport has announced the following; Due to high demand, the City of Newport has announced that it will be modifying the opening of its weekly drive through/walk-up food distribution site at the Pell Elementary School. The temporary community distribution site, which is open Wednesdays through April 29th from 12 -2 p.m., in the parking […]

Effective April 1, Republic Services, the vendor for Middletown’s Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program, will be suspending the curbside collection of yard waste and bulk waste until further notice. The temporary suspension of these service is due to the increase in solid waste and recycling for residential customers that has occurred with more people […]

The Town of Middletown today released the following press release regarding the temporary closure of beaches and parks in Middletown beginning Friday, April 3, 2020. UPDATE – April 2nd – Battling COVID-19, Newport and Middletown will block parking at iconic beaches and the Cliff Walk The Town of Middletown announces the temporary closure of all […]

The Rhode Island Judiciary announced Tuesday that Murray Judicial Complex (Newport County) and McGrath Judicial Complex (Washington County) will close on April 1st until further notice. The Executive Orders states, “In response to Executive Order No. 2020-04, the number of hearings being heard judiciary-wide has been significantly reduced, as has the amount of foot traffic […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs in Rhode Island have partnered with the Department of Human Services and Lifespan to provide quality, school age childcare for health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. They will be offering care from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the following locations throughout Rhode Island – and here in Newport! […]

Rep. Lauren H. Carson added her support today for the decision of the Disaster Emergency Funding Board to establish a short-term $300 million line of credit for the State of Rhode Island in order maintain financial liquidity for the state.  This line-of-credit decision includes oversight and reporting requirements outlining how the money is used and does not create any […]

Earlier today, Governor Raimondo announced that she would be following the advice of the Board Of Elections and moving the presidential primary election from April 28th to June 2nd. The decision comes after the Board of Elections requested that the election be moved, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Board of Elections requested that […]

In order to protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 outbreak, and in accordance with the Town of Tiverton’s emergency declaration, Tiverton Public Library and Union Public Library will remain closed until further notice. Library programs have been canceled or postponed, interlibrary delivery has been suspended, and museum pass reservations and room bookings […]

via RIDHS The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to helping its customers get the resources they need while the State responds to coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). If more is needed beyond what can be received with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance benefits, here are other options for vulnerable populations: For families […]

In light of current concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Office of The City Manager announced this morning that all City Offices will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23. “While City Hall had previously been limited to essential city business only for the last week, beginning Monday, City offices will be available strictly by phone, email, or on a […]

Newport Mental Health announced today that they will remain open during the Coronavirus pandemic and is working with state officials to implement telehealth consultations for therapy sessions via audio or video communication.  “Newport Mental Health remains a frontline healthcare provider. We need everyone to know we’re open. We just ask that they call first. Our […]

The following press release was received from Marcin Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary for Newport Public Schools, this evening. PRESS RELEASE  For Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18th Dear Newport Public School Families, On Thursday and Friday of this week, Chromebooks will be issued to all grade 2-8 students that do not have access to a device to […]

via RIDOH Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH today announced that several local and national organizations are offering free services to Rhode Islanders during the coronavirus public health crisis.  The Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island have launched a fund to support local nonprofit organizations on the front line of […]

via Department of Revenue DMV satellite offices in Middletown, Wakefield, Warren, Westerly and Woonsocket are closed through at least Friday, March 20. All licensing road tests are cancelled for this week. The Cranston DMV has halted services for personal driver licenses, state IDs, and registration services through Friday, March 20. The DMV has extended driver […]

Newport Public Schools posted the following update on Facebook on Sunday evening. One of the most important things to note is, “Beginning Monday, March 16th, Grab and Go meals for lunch and breakfast will be available and will run Monday-Friday from 12-1 at Pell Elementary School and 12:30-1:30 at the Martin Luther King Center throughout […]

Mayor Jamie Bova shared the following update to her email subscribers on Sunday; The COVID-19 response is continually evolving.  Please do your part to help by staying home. Public health and safety is this Council’s top priority.  In the immediate future, this means doing everything possible to “flatten the curve” and limit the spread of […]