Coronavirus Disease

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

It wasn’t much of a beach day anyway, with fierce winds and chilly showers  throughout the day yesterday, as state and local officials began parking bans at parks, beaches and even  Newport’s Cliff Walk to enforce “social distancing” rules to curb the spread of COVID-19. Entrances to lots at Newport’s Easton’s Beach were barricaded, and […]

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 […]

A Rhode Island economy that University of Rhode Island Economist Leonard Lardaro described as limping through 2019, is in a recession that promises to intensify as the state, nation and world struggles in its fight to defeat the coronavirus. “We went into this crisis from a weakened position,” Lardaro said, leaving Rhode Island “very vulnerable.” […]

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 […]

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 […]