3986 Old Post Rd
Charlestown, RI
Block Island and other towns across Rhode Island are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Block Island, RI community.
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Rhode Island COVID-19 Cases
Rhode Island New Coronavirus Cases:
Rhode Island Total Coronavirus Cases: 441,326
Rhode Island New Coronavirus Deaths:
Rhode Island Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,915
Rhode Island Total Coronavirus Cases: 441,326
Rhode Island New Coronavirus Deaths:
Rhode Island Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,915
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
Coronavirus News for Block Island
Entangled right whale spotted off New England; rescue attempt planned
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. - Marine biologists are monitoring an entangled North Atlantic right whale about 50 miles off Rhode Island's Block Island and will try to rescue it if conditions allow. More info »
CBS News - 04/12/2024 05:47amBlock Island Ferry cancels Friday trips due to sea conditions
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — All Block Island Ferry service has been canceled on Friday due to adverse sea conditions. The Block Island Ferry put out the alert on their website and social media ... More info »
WPRI 12 on MSN - 04/11/2024 11:33pmStorm packing strong wind knocks out power to some in RI. Here's what to expect today.
A powerful storm bringing rain and strong wind to Rhode Island has knocked out power for some residents and canceled ferries to Block Island. More info »
Providence Journal on MSN - 04/12/2024 03:00amEndangered right whale spotted entangled in rope off Block Island, RI
A North Atlantic right whale, one of the most endangered species of large whales in the world, was spotted entangled in rope off Block Island, Rhode Island earlier this week, officials said. More info »
MassLive - 04/13/2024 01:25amRight Whale Is Found Entangled off New England in a Devastating Year for the Vanishing Species
The entangled whale was seen Tuesday about 50 miles south of Rhode Island's Block Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. The whale has rope coming out of both sides of ... More info »
U.S. News & World Report - 04/12/2024 08:49pm
