State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on February 20, 2021 - 07:49 GMT

  

  FDA Investigates Outbreak of Listeria Infections Potentially Linked with Hispanic-Style Fresh and Soft Cheeses

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that the FDA, CDC, and state and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes potentially linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. The CDC has …

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• Published on February 17, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

  

  COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Now Open to All Rhode Islanders 75+

  Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that all Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment at one of the two State-run vaccination sites. Appointments will begin tomorrow, February …

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• Published on February 17, 2021 - 10:29 GMT

  

  U.K. COVID-19 Variant Identified in Rhode Island

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing that the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in samples from three Rhode Island patients. The variant was identified in these samples yesterday evening. One patient was in their 60s, …

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• Published on February 13, 2021 - 06:44 GMT

  

  Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for a Portion of the City of Newport Water System

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) notified the City of Newport Water System today that the precautionary boil water notice issued to its customers can be lifted for all customers except 12 customers on Warner Street between Gould Street and Bay …

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• Published on February 10, 2021 - 22:15 GMT

  

  Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Newport Water System

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting certain customers of the City of Newport Water System that they should boil their water before consuming it because of loss of water pressure in multiple areas of the water system. This was because …

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• Published on January 31, 2021 - 23:00 GMT

  

  COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinating Update

  Because of the inclement weather expected, all State-operated COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Monday, February 1st. State sites are any of the locations scheduled through portal.ri.gov or the K-12 test scheduling service. Additionally, COVID-19 …

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• Published on January 28, 2021 - 21:15 GMT

  

  Plan Announced for Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced a plan today for the next phase of the State's COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The plan incorporates national public health guidance and local advisory committee input, making vaccine available to …

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• Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:53 GMT

  

  Lancaster Foods Recalls Processed Butternut Squash Items

  The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising people of a voluntary recall by Lancaster Foods LLC of its processed butternut squash items due to potential for Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The recalled items were distributed in retail stores in …

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• Published on January 14, 2021 - 21:23 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM End Blue-Green Algae Monitoring Season

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have completed their final 2020 monitoring and evaluation of blue-green algae conditions in affected freshwater sites. Blue-green algae, also …

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• Published on December 31, 2020 - 21:17 GMT

  

  Confreda Greenhouses and Farms Issues Do Not Drink Notice

  The Confreda Greenhouses and Farms public water system (2150 Scituate Avenue in Hope, Rhode Island) is issuing a notice to customers that infants six months and younger should not drink the water from this system because nitrate was found in the well over …

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• Published on December 31, 2020 - 19:00 GMT

  

  Rhode Islanders Reminded to Celebrate Safely this New Year's Eve

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) are reminding all businesses, customers, and residents about the need to follow Rhode Island's COVID-19 health regulations this New Year's …

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• Published on December 31, 2020 - 19:00 GMT

  

  Sportmix Dog and Cat Food Products Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising pet owners that Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. is recalling certain Sportmix dog and cat food lots due to tests indicating levels of Aflatoxin that exceed acceptable limits. Products were distributed …

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• Published on December 23, 2020 - 17:55 GMT

  

  Boil Water Notice Removed for Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company Kiosk Customers

  The Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company (Armistice, Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company; Front Street, Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company, North Providence, and Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company, Pawtucket) was notified by the Rhode Island Department of …

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• Published on December 17, 2020 - 22:28 GMT

  

  Boil Water Notice Issued for Rocky Mountain Water Co Kiosk Customers

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers to discard or boil water from the Rocky Mountain Water Co. that was sold at four kiosks in North Providence and Pawtucket. Four public water systems, Rocky Mountain Spring Water Co – …

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• Published on December 16, 2020 - 20:58 GMT

  

  All State COVID-19 Testing Sites Closed on Thursday

  In anticipation of Winter Storm Gail, all State-run COVID-19 testing sites will be closed tomorrow, December 17. State-run testing sites are the sites that people schedule through portal.ri.gov, as well as all K-12 testing sites. Both indoor and outdoor …

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• Published on December 14, 2020 - 14:31 GMT

  

  RI Hospitals Authorized to Begin Vaccinating Frontline Workers Against COVID-19

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has received a recommendation from the Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee for hospitals to begin vaccinating frontline hospital workers against COVID-19. This recommendation was made at an emergency …

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• Published on December 7, 2020 - 21:39 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Lift Most Blue-Green Algae Advisories

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are lifting most of the blue-green algae advisories that have been in place for bodies of water in Rhode Island this fall. Advisories are lifted …

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• Published on November 25, 2020 - 22:06 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Barber's Pond

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Barber's Pond in South Kingstown. The advisory related to high levels …

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• Published on November 20, 2020 - 22:27 GMT

  

  Rhode Island Department of Health Launches Public Health Out Loud Podcast

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is launching a podcast this week – Public Health Out Loud – as a new platform to help Rhode Islanders stay informed about an array of local and national public health issues. Envisioned as a continuation of the …

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• Published on November 16, 2020 - 16:35 GMT

  

  New Virtual Workshops for Caregivers

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network are opening up a series of new virtual workshops to support Rhode Islanders who serve as caregivers for older adults and people with chronic conditions, such as …

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