Protesters opposing RI’s pause march in front of Governor Raimondo’s home
“We’re gym owners, and although we’re here to really push that gyms are essential and gyms are helping people in a number of ways, we’re here to really support all small business.”
December 13, 2020 3:53 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A group of protesters marched in front of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s house in opposition of the pause on Sunday.
The protest took place during Gov. Raimondo’s self-quarantine, after Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Nearly two dozen protesters walked along the sidewalk in front of her home with signs, while chanting “make gyms essential” around 2 p.m.
Dr. Alexander-Scott and Gov. Raimondo PHOTO: GoLocal
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo s office announced Saturday night that her top medical expert has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The state currently ranks number one in the United States for number of positive cases per 100,000.
“Earlier today, Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, tested positive for COVID-19. This was identified through routine testing. She is asymptomatic and will continue working from home. In accordance with Department of Health guidance, Governor Gina Raimondo and several members of her senior leadership team will be self-quarantining. The Governor tested negative today and will continue to be tested during her quarantine,” said Raimondo spokesman Josh Block.
Raimondo extends RI “pause” one additional week The power to protect your household is in your hands. It s pretty simple if you just follow the rules.
December 10, 2020 3:02 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – In her weekly coronavirus briefing, Governor Gina Raimondo announced Thursday that she will be extending Rhode Island’s “pause” for an additional week.
“The power to protect your household is in your hands. Pretty simple if you just follow the rules” Raimondo said on Thursday.
This comes after the Department of Health reported 949 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 14 additional deaths on Tuesday.
Beginning after the pause’s new end date, December 21 through the end of the year, schools will remain the same as they are currently. Gyms and indoor recreational facilities and venues of assembly may reopen with limited capacity. Indoor dining capacity will increase from 33% to 50%.
No matter how you cut the numbers, Rhode Island’s policies have simply not been effective. Our infection rate is more than 30% higher than Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The time to take action was in September or October to slow the spread of the virus and minimize the impact on the economy. Pausing or closing the economy during the holidays is a disaster for restaurants and retailers.
December 10, New York Times
In the past 7 days, 93 Rhode Islanders have died. Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander Scott no longer reads the age and the bio of each at the weekly press briefings. The list is simply too long. We are on pace for 400 to die this month. It is heartbreaking. Unless drastic action is taken 400 to 500 will die in January from the virus.