GoLocalProv | Record Deaths Reported in RI and Hospitalizations Up - Dr. Fine Warns of Christmas Gatherings
Thursday, December 24, 2020 View Larger + The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 26 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday — the highest number reported on a single day by the agency. Rhode Island continues to be ranked as one of the states with the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita. According to Covid ActNow, Rhode Island now ranks 6th, down from last week’s number one ranking. The data is more sobering news for Rhode Islanders and is a stark reminder of the dangers of gatherings during Christmas. Many of the state's hospitalizations are directly tied to Thanksgiving, acc...