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.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Rhode Island hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Rhode Island Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Rhode Island government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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
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
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Providence

To tackle Rhode Island’s rise in homelessness, Governor McKee proposes $16.6m for one-time fund

McKee also wants to create a permanent funding stream for homelessness efforts by extending the 5 percent hotel tax to the short-term rental of whole homes. More info »

The Boston Globe on MSN - 04/22/2024 10:00pm

McKee seeks to spend COVID cash on Washington Bridge repair, shelter beds

McKee's decision to boost federal funding for shelter and other homeless services comes as advocates and social service providers warned of a budget "cliff" looming at the start of the new fiscal year ... More info »

The Providence Journal on MSN - 04/22/2024 09:29pm

‘Not your typical train station cafe’: Cafe La France is a staple for Providence commuters and locals

As general manager of the French salon-themed sandwich and coffee shop, Darmstatter, 63, offers commuters and locals something most other train station eateries can’t: fresh (not frozen) breads and ... More info »

The Boston Globe on MSN - 04/22/2024 10:00pm

URI Cancels Spring Break Over Coronavirus Concerns

The University of Rhode Island ... of the coronavirus. University officials announced the measure Friday evening, a week after the Faculty Senate approved the change, according to The Providence ... More info »

NECN - 09/26/2020 07:32am

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