Grassroots Effort Will Provide Isolation, Testing, and Resources Call 855-843-7620 Pawtucket/Central Falls – Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa, and Dr. Michael Fine are excited to announce that the Pawtucket and Central Falls BEAT COVID-19 hotline is going live tomorrow. This one-of-a-kind grassroots system will give people in both communities, who […]readmore
VOA News By Jeff Seldin WASHINGTON – U.S. intelligence agencies are dismissing at least one theory about the origins of the coronavirus, saying evidence shows the virus was not engineered in a Chinese laboratory. But officials say they are still looking into whether the outbreak, which originated in China, was triggered by human contact with animals […]readmore
VOA News By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the lead U.S. infectious disease expert, warned Thursday against reopening the country too quickly for fear of giving the pandemic new life. As some U.S. state governors are moving to reopen commerce, Fauci urged them to “go very slowly” if they do not have the capability […]readmore
By VOA News The top infectious diseases expert in the United States said Thursday he expects quick government approval of the drug remdesivir for emergency use in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. In an interview on the NBC “Today” show, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he spoke with the chief of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]readmore
Governor Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, released new data, which reveals that nearly half of Rhode Island’s COVID-19 cases are within the Latino community. This is very alarming, given that Latinos only make up roughly 15% of the overall population. In response, Latino leaders across the state have come […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed shared a new COVID-19 Resource Guide to help keep Rhode Islanders informed and updated about federal assistance and efforts to combat novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The guide covers a broad range of topics, helps answer frequently asked questions, and links people directly to COVID-19 relief resources. “These are difficult times and […]readmore
VOA News U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that disinfectants could be used to treat coronavirus patients is triggering alarm among health experts, and warnings from a maker of the sanitizing solutions. Trump said at his regular White House coronavirus media briefing Thursday that scientists should investigate inserting disinfectants into patients’ bodies to cure COVID-19, the […]readmore
VOA News By Marissa Melton Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of profiles of Americans struggling with the economic impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Joyce Rydstrom of Alta, Iowa, had to shut the doors to her hair salon last month when the governor ordered a suspension of nonessential businesses to slow the spread […]readmore
VOA News By Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE – U.S. President Donald Trump will sign a $484 billion bill aiding small businesses and hospitals severely impaired by the coronavirus pandemic at noon Friday in the Oval Office, the White House announced Thursday night. The funds in the fourth spending package in just two months will allow tens […]readmore
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided updates on Rhode Island’s response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) today. Self-checker tool: Today, the state launched the Rhode Island COVID-19 Self-Checker: a web-based, mobile friendly tool that will help Rhode Islanders make decisions about seeking appropriate […]readmore