United States Department of Health Education and Welfare/PhotoQuest // Getty Images History of vaccine mandates in the US On Jan. 13, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposing a vaccine-or-test rule for workers in companies exceeding 100 employees to combat the spread of the coronavirus as the nation continues to grapple […]
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City of Newport issues call for volunteers to assist in COVID-19 vaccination
As COVID-19 vaccination sites continue to roll out across the country, the City of Newport has issued a call for volunteers to help Newport get vaccinated. A press release from the City of Newport states that the Newport Emergency Management Agency is currently seeking volunteers to work at a potential Medical Emergency Distribution System Point of […]
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Newport locals redefine fresh with Hoist & Crane Coffee
Back in March, we chatted with Newport residents Evan Carbotti and Ingrid Adolphs of Carbotti Experiences about the pandemic’s devastating impacts on the events industry. With their normally hectic schedule severely reduced, the husband and wife team got busy with a new project – a unique farm-to-consumer coffee company that’s redefining how fresh your cup […]
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Governor signs Executive Order requiring cloth face coverings in public, effective Friday
Governor Raimondo is tightening the requirements around wearing a face mask in public. What’s Up Newp asked during Monday’s press briefing, “There’s a lot of confusion on when wearing a cloth mask is required and when it’s not. Have you considered simplifying the message for understanding and enforcement, for example – requiring everyone to wear […]