Providence 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 Providence, 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 Providence
Health care costs in Rhode Island continue to rise, report finds
The popularity of expensive weight-loss medications and other prescription drugs along with higher hospital costs are driving up health care spending in Rhode Island – more evidence, state regulators ... More info »
The Public's Radio - 05/12/2025 10:42am10 takeaways from this year’s RI Kids Count factbook
Rhode Island Kids Count has been using available research and data to create a “statistical portrait” of children and families in Rhode Island. More info »
WPRI 12 News on MSN - 05/05/2025 06:56amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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