Oakland 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 Oakland, RI community.
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Rhode Island COVID-19 Cases
Rhode Island Total Coronavirus Cases: 441,326
Rhode Island New Coronavirus Deaths:
Rhode Island Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,915
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Oakland
‘Quad-Demic’ Of Illnesses Straining Rhode Island Emergency Rooms
RHODE ISLAND — Public health officials are warning that a “quad-demic” — a contagious combination of COVID-19, influenza, RSV and the nasty stomach bug norovirus — is putting pressure on ... More info »
Patch on MSN - 01/28/2025 04:03amThe States With the Best COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Communities with high vaccination rates are expected to have an extra line of defense against the coronavirus. As of Dec. 7, over 80% of people in the U.S. had received their first shot to guard ... More info »
U.S. News & World Report - 12/09/2021 04:50amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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