Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order two sets of four free at-home tests. If you have already ordered your first set, order a second today. Mine were delivered in four or five days. Don’t know whether it’s the warm weather, daylight saving, or just the pent up party energy, but people seem …
The state is running Covid testing sites around the state. Foot traffic was very light this morning at The Dunk, which will remain open today and Friday to walk-ins. (Hours are 8am – 6pm, both days). Appointment required. Meanwhile, a drive-through option is opening today, around the corner in the south parking garage of the …
I’m a little confused by this graphic but that is not important because the site seems pretty useful. First of all, Vaccinate Providence has two ways for you to follow for updates: Twitter or you can join their Notification List. The City of Providence is currently booking available appointments for upcoming Providence COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics …
The Providence Community Library (PCL) will be hosting the Smith Hill Community Development Corporation (SHCDC) and the Rhode Island National Guard to bring free, twice-weekly, Covid testing to the parking lot area of the Smith Hill Library on Candace Street. People who take the 15-minute rapid test at the Smith Hill Library can view their …
Now that’s a mask. Conceal/Reveal, an installation of creative masks, is now on display in the sidewalk window of the new state archive building downtown on Broad Street. This past summer, the Providence Art Club invited Rhode Islanders to participate in this collaborative creative project. The goal of this project is twofold — first, to …
On December 14th, the Washington Post sent a reporter to Rhode Island for a look at one field hospital, much like those all across the country: “Inside a Rhode Island field hospital, preparing for the worst of the pandemic.” Rhode Island has two field hospitals: One is in Providence and one is in Cranston where …
This is a rapid testing site for asymptomatic people only. No appointment is necessary and you get your results within about 15 minutes. The Department of Health’s “Holiday Pop-Up Testing” was designed to catch the holiday shoppers, although this particular site is not linked to a shopping venue in an any way. What I can …
[Update: Reports coming in that this program has gotten off to a rough start. Appointments may be needed? Hopefully this is getting straightened out.] The Department of Health (RIDOH) has posted a list of free rapid testing events in Rhode Island with results promised within 8-12 hours via email or phone. Appointments are not required. …
[To the commenters: Please go to Rhode Island on Pause for assistance.] In anticipation of the upcoming two-week “pause” and its attendant economic pain, Governor Raimondo announced that the state will be spending $100 million of the federal Covid-relief funds. Half of the money will fund grants to small businesses. From the ProJo: The new …
Just a reminder in case you have some planning to do: Last week Governor Raimondo announced “Rhode Island on PAUSE.” (That does not appear to be an acronym. I think it’s just yelling.) The pause will start Monday, November 30 and run through December 13th, if not longer. And judging from the crowds traveling this …
Surprise, surprise. There’s been a Covid outbreak at local NBC affiliate, WJAR-TV, the station owned by Sinclair Broadcasting, a.k.a. Trump TV. According to the ProJo, anonymous sources are reporting that at least six people have tested positive in the last two weeks. One person who would go on the record was Fletcher Fischer, the business …
You can tell this photo is not current because, as of yesterday, the line for the Covid testing center extended into nearby intersections creating traffic problems. (WPRI) So, if at all possible, avoid driving in the area of the R.I. Convention Center on West Exchange Street. And you need to have an appointment to get …