17 additional cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo today made several announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Groups: Today the Governor reiterated that Rhode Islanders should avoid any non-essential gathering, and no gatherings should have more than 10 people. This is more than a guideline – it […]Load more...
SMITHFIELD, RI (March 22, 2019) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – four adults– no children after a fire today on Walnut Lane, Smithfield. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Jamie Lynch, Steven Pechie, Serge Mckenna and Amy Rodenbaugh. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies […]Load more...
Pawtucket –Due to a lighter winter and extra time for yard work while social distancing, Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that yard waste collection will begin a week earlier on Monday, March 22, 2020. Residents are asked to place leaf bags out on their normal trash pickup day. “Everyone wants […]Load more...
While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, we have adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets. The most up-to-date schedules are available when booking your trip on Amtrak.com and in the mobile app. Service modifications are as follows: Operating on a reduced schedule: Northeast Corridor: Operating Northeast Regional trains only, at 40% […]Load more...
Like so many others in Rhode Island and around the world COVID-19 has touched my family.I have learned that a relative has tested positive for the virus and is being treated in a local hospital; and following the direction of our family physician, my family is self-isolating for the next 14 days. We have no […]Load more...
VOA News By Margaret Besheer NEW YORK – With 8.6 million residents cooped up at home indefinitely, New York City’s health department has offered graphic guidance on safe sex practices during the coronavirus pandemic. “You are your safest sex partner,” the 2-page document says. It then encourages individuals to wash their hands and any pleasure devices […]Load more...
VOA News By Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE – The United States is moving to further isolate itself from the world amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will close to nonessential travelers from midnight on Saturday. «All of those measures that we’re putting in place will protect the health […]Load more...
VOA News By Ardita Dunellari As major cities in the United States and around the world roll out strict measures to control the spread of coronavirus, public health experts warn that a couple of weeks of self-isolation will not solve the problem and say the public needs to prepare for extended restrictions in response to the […]Load more...