State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on October 22, 2021 - 19:35 GMT

  

  Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available; Recommendations Allow Individuals to Choose Type of ...

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available and recommended as follows: Moderna A single booster dose of Moderna COVID-19 …

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• Published on October 22, 2021 - 19:35 GMT

  

  Governor Declares October 22 as Family Visitor Appreciation Day

  Governor Daniel McKee has established October 22, 2021, as Family Visitor Appreciation Day to recognize and celebrate family visiting professionals in Rhode Island. The passion and drive of these public health professionals have supported that well-being …

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• Published on October 21, 2021 - 22:55 GMT

  

  ProSource Onions Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that ProSource Produce is recalling whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white) shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico, between July 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021 because they may be contaminated with …

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• Published on October 12, 2021 - 16:48 GMT

  

  Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Maple Island Inc. is recalling three lots of the Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal that it manufactures for Walmart. This baby cereal was sold online and at Walmart locations …

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• Published on October 8, 2021 - 18:55 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Water Recreation at Roger Williams Ponds

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid water recreation at Roger Williams Park ponds in Providence due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. At …

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• Published on October 7, 2021 - 19:18 GMT

  

  RIDOH Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2021

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's first human case of West Nile Virus in 2021. West Nile Virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The person who tested positive was a resident of Providence …

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• Published on September 30, 2021 - 21:47 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Worden Pond; Lifting Advisory for Brickyard Pond

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue-green algae …

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• Published on September 24, 2021 - 19:47 GMT

  

  Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available for 65+, High-Risk Individuals At Least Six Months After Second Vaccination

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available and recommended as follows: • People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings ( …

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• Published on September 21, 2021 - 22:06 GMT

  

  Governor, RIDOH Announce Enforcement Strategy for October 1 Healthcare Worker and Healthcare Facility COVID-19 Vaccination ...

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing today an enforcement strategy for Rhode Island's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for healthcare workers. The enforcement strategy will help safeguard patients, …

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• Published on September 20, 2021 - 23:52 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond)

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond) in Coventry due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) …

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• Published on September 18, 2021 - 16:15 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae at Briar Point Beach

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Briar Point Beach on Tiogue Lake in Coventry. The advisory was related to …

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• Published on September 17, 2021 - 14:25 GMT

  

  Aldi Poppy Seed Dressing Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that one lot of Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing is being recalled due to a processing issue that could allow for microbial growth. The recalled product comes in a 12 fl. oz. …

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• Published on September 16, 2021 - 18:47 GMT

  

  RIDOH's Center for Drinking Water Quality Honored Among 2021 EPA Environmental Merit Award Winners

  The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Center for Drinking Water Quality was honored for its efforts to protect the Rhode Island drinking water supply during the COVID-19 pandemic response. All of the State drinking water systems in New …

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• Published on September 11, 2021 - 17:59 GMT

  

  Potters Pond Closed to Shellfish Harvesting

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the immediate closure of the Potters Pond (GA10PP), located in South Kingstown, to all shellfish harvesting. The pond will remain closed …

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• Published on September 3, 2021 - 21:32 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Brickyard Pond; Lifting Advisories for Warwick Pond and Camp Hoffman at Larkin Pond

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Brickyard Pond in Barrington due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue-green algae can …

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• Published on August 30, 2021 - 20:58 GMT

  

  Rhode Islanders Reminded to Seek Medical Care in the Right Setting

  With hospital emergency departments in Rhode Island experiencing significant crowding and prolonged waiting times, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to seek medical care in settings where they will be most appropriately …

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• Published on August 30, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

  

  Fratelli Beretta Recalls Ready-to-Eat Uncured Antipasto Meat Products

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Fratelli Beretta is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium. The ready-to- …

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• Published on August 27, 2021 - 17:06 GMT

  

  Rhode Islanders Reminded About Treatment for COVID-19

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding the public that fast, easy, highly effective treatment is available for people 12 years of age and older who become sick with COVID-19. This treatment helps prevent people from developing severe …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:19 GMT

  

  Boil Water Notice Issued for Charlestown Commons

  The Charlestown Commons property in Charlestown is issuing a boil water notice to its customers and residents because E. coli bacteria was found in the water system, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing. The system consists of …

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• Published on August 21, 2021 - 22:34 GMT

  

  COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Site Closures

  Testing sites In anticipation of inclement weather, all State-run COVID-19 test sites will be closed on Sunday, August 22nd. The State will continue to monitor Hurricane Henri and assess whether sites will reopen or remain closed on Monday, August 23rd. …

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