(Undated) -- Here is the latest news: The number of Rhode Island residents who have passed away after contracting the coronavirus has increased by six. Starting today, a new health and safety guideline will be in effect for all City of Warwick employees. The Warren Town Council has voted to revoke the liquor license of an Italian American club located in their community.
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>>Death Toll Due To Coronavirus Increases By Six In Rhode Island
(Providence, RI) -- The number of Rhode Island residents who have passed away after contracting the coronavirus has increased by six. That means since the start of the pandemic, a total of 28-hundred and eight people have died because of COVID-19. There were also 389 new cases reported yesterday bringing that overall tally to 167-thousand 245. Currently there 114 people receiving treatment for the virus at Rhode Island hospitals with 15 of those patients in intensive care.
>>In-Person Classes Resuming Today At Elementary School In Johnston
(Johnston, RI) -- After getting an unexpected day off, students at an elementary school in Johnston will return for in-person classes today. The Winsor Hill Elementary School was shut down yesterday after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus. The superintendent said the closure gave the district enough time to finish up contact tracing. Several other schools across the state have also reported COVID-19 infections since the beginning of the new school year.
>>New Health And Safety Guideline In Effect For City Of Warwick Employees
(Warwick, RI) -- Starting today, a new health and safety guideline will be in effect for all City of Warwick employees. Workers are now being required to provide written proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees who can't show that they've been immunized will have to wear a mask at all times while on the job inside city buildings. Anyone who doesn't follow the policy will end up facing disciplinary action.
>>Warren Town Council Votes To Revoke Liquor License Of Italian American Club
(Warren, RI) -- The Warren Town Council has voted to revoke the liquor license of an Italian American club located in their community. The decision was made last night nearly two weeks after Assistant Fire Chief Brian Remy was shot and killed by Michael Ouellete at the club on Kelly Street. Remy's son was at the meeting and urged the town council to pull the club's liquor license until further notice. An attorney for the club said what happened was a tragedy but pointed out the establishment has had very few problems in the past and he's planning to appeal the ruling. Oulette was found dead shortly after the shooting.
>>40-Year-Old Man Recovering After Being Shot In The Arm In Taunton
(Taunton, RI) -- A 40-year-old man is continuing to recover after being shot in the arm while walking in Taunton. According to police, the victim was hit by gunfire last night on Bay Street. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. Police are on the lookout for a gray SUV or crossover SUV driven by a man with white hair because that vehicle was spotted near the scene of the shooting.
>>East Providence Police Asking For Help In Solving Weekend Hit And Run
(East Providence, RI) -- East Providence police are asking for help from the public as they continue to investigate a weekend hit-and-run. They say it happened on Saturday afternoon on Warren Avenue in the area of the on-ramp to Route 195 east. Police say they're still not sure if anyone was hurt but they are reviewing video of incident that has been spreading on social media. They're asking anyone who has information on the case to call them immediately.
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