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Another poll has McKee more popular than Biden in Rhode Island
A new survey shows 44 percent of residents like the way McKee is handling the pandemic, while only 37 percent approve of how Biden is handling it.

The Globe’s 10 most read stories of 2022
With the year drawing to a close, we took a look back at the stories that resonated with readers the most.

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Poll: Governor McKee’s COVID-19 approval rating hits 44 percent
The number of Rhode Islanders who approve of how McKee is handling the pandemic is slowly ticking up, but he still trails behind most New England governors.

More Rhode Island COVID-19 vaccine resources

Click below for more information and answers to some of the most-commonly asked questions about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine.
What to expect before, during, and after your vaccination appointmentHow to schedule an appointment at a state-run clinic in R.I.Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine before going to school in Rhode Island?Frequently asked questions (and answers) from the CDCFrequently asked questions (and answers) from R.I. Department of HealthHow do the side effects compare with other vaccinations?

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Poll: R.I. still backs COVID-19 vaccine requirement, but support is dipping

A majority of Rhode Islanders still believe in a vaccine mandate, but support has fallen below 60 percent for the first time.
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A closer look at COVID-19 hospitalizations in Rhode Island

COVID-19 has become much more of a primary or contributing cause for hospitalizations in Rhode Island in the past few months.
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R.I. will be the first in the nation to open a test-to-treat COVID-19 clinic

Residents will be able to take a COVID-19 test and immediately see a provider to determine if they’re eligible for a free prescription for Paxlovid.
RI HEALTH

Providence Public Schools will mask up starting Tuesday

The rise in COVID-19 cases has led to a new mask requirement at Providence Public Schools starting on Tuesday.
RI HEALTH

COVID-19 is worse than official data show, former R.I. health department official says

The former acting co-director of the Health Department’s Health Equity Institute criticized Governor Dan McKee for dismantling protections and ignoring the severity of current surge.
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Another spike in COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island

But health leaders say they're hopeful that high vaccine rates, treatments, and precautions (like mask wearing) will help avoid a surge similar to the one the state saw after Christmas.

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RI HEALTH

‘COVID-19 is back in Rhode Island,’ Central Falls health strategist warns

Dr. Michael Fine details surge in Central Falls, the ‘canary in the coal mine,’ but the state Health Department says it expects ‘moderate increases and decreases’ with COVID-19 now ‘an endemic disease’ in RI.
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Eleanor Slater Hospital sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

The 20 positive cases among staff and patients comes just a few weeks after Rhode Island’s state-run hospital began allowing employees to work even if they’re unvaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Survey: Rhode Islanders still strongly support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A poll found that 64 percent of residents said they believe everyone should be required to get the vaccine, support that has been consistent in eight surveys since December 2020.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Yet again, the US is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
RI HEALTH

Coronavirus levels rising in Rhode Island waste water

“To me, this is a really, really important thing to keep an eye on,” Dr. Megan Ranney said. “The reality is today, even with the uptick seen in the wastewater monitoring, we are still at one of the lowest points in the pandemic in terms of cases.”
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An update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccination rates

With booster shots stalled, it was time to see how R.I. compares to other states. Turns out that just like with overall vaccination rates, R.I. has among the best booster rates in the country.
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With COVID cases plunging, Central Falls is ready to bring back Salsa Night

Once a hot spot, the 1.2-square-mile city has seen the number of cases plunge from 1,328 per week in January to 10 per week in March.

Omicron subvariant takes hold in the US, worrying scientists about COVID cases getting pushed up

More than a third of last week’s US COVID-19 cases were caused by the Omicron BA.2 subvariant, a notable increase from just a week earlier, according to the CDC.

Hospitalizations of young children with the virus surged during the US Omicron wave

Babies and children younger than five were hospitalized with COVID-19 at much higher rates during the latest US surge, when the highly transmissible Omicron variant was dominant, compared with earlier periods in the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rise in US COVID-19 infections is unlikely to cause surge, Fauci says

A likely rise in US COVID-19 cases probably won’t amount to a full-scale surge or prompt a renewal of widespread restrictions, chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said.

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A new proposal would replace R.I.’s controversial coastal regulator

If approved, the CRMC would be replaced with a state agency whose leader reports directly to the governor.

COMMENTARY | MIKE RAIA

Ed Cooley owes PC Friars fans nothing more than what he’s already given

In the 11 years Coach Cooley was the Mayor of Friartown, he reinvigorated a basketball program that was teetering toward irrelevance, and he elevated the broader recognition and reputation of Providence College.

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Georgetown is hiring Ed Cooley away from Providence after 12-year run

Cooley coached the Friars to a Big East regular-season title, a conference title, and seven NCAA appearances. He replaces Patrick Ewing, whose tenure at his alma mater ended after six seasons.

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R.I. Senator Cano files to run for Congress

Cano, a Pawtucket Democrat, filed a statement of candidacy to run for the First Congressional District seat that Representative David Cicilline is vacating.

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Foulkes decides against running for Congress in R.I.

“Right now, I believe that I can have a bigger impact in the long run by working with members of our community on local issues here at home,” the former CVS executive and gubernatorial candidate told supporters.

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The Ed Cooley watch continues

Georgetown is doing everything it can to hire the Providence College coach -- and he's listening. WPRI is reporting that his house in East Greenwich is up for sale.

RI FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

🍳 Learn how to make this delicious Portuguese breakfast

Get tips from a pro on how to prepare a beloved breakfast: ovos com molho de tomate e cebola.

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What are the health consequences astronauts face when launching into space?

A University of Rhode Island researcher is working on easing the havoc the lack of gravity has on the muscular, skeletal, and metabolic systems in space.