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A compromise would extend the governor's authority through March 31 instead of April 15.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in Rhode Island as hospitals are strained by staffing shortages.

Lubo Ivanko/iStock(NEW YORK) -- As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise in Rhode Island, hospitals are strained by staffing shortages and testing turnaround times are delayed, Gov. Dan McKee is urging residents to "take these next six weeks serious...

Lubo Ivanko/iStock(NEW YORK) -- As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise in Rhode Island, hospitals are strained by staffing shortages and testing turnaround times are delayed, Gov. Dan McKee is urging residents to "take these next six weeks seriously." The state has one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the country, as the Northeast, including Massachusetts and Connecticut, have seen a surge in cases during colder weather. Nearly 85% of all Rhode Islanders have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to state data. That includes over 96% of adults. Wh...

Pediatricians from around the state urged school superintendents to impose a universal mask mandate when students and staff return to school.