Alexander-Scott urges vigilance if gathering for Easter or Passover NBC 10 NEWS Replay Video UP NEXT The director of the Rhode Island Department of Health said Thursday that people should be diligent about mask-wearing and social distancing if planning to spend Easter or Passover with friends and family this weekend. Christians celebrate Easter on Sunday, and Passover ends Sunday evening. A year ago, houses of worship were closed, and then-Gov. Gina Raimondo pleaded with people to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the early weeks of the pandemic. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said we are "definitely in a better place" now, but she said holidays have caused difficulty in the past with spikes after Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's.