RI Sees Most New COVID-19 Cases In A Day Since April: Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island.

RI Sees Most New Coronavirus Cases In A Day Since April

Positivity rates and hospitalizations also rose since last week, although no new deaths were reported Friday.

Brown To Revise Mental Health Leave Policy: Justice Department

Officials said the settlement resolves findings that Brown didn't allow students on mental health leave to return when they were ready.

RI Requiring Masks In All State Buildings

The mandate went into effect Friday and applies to all visitors and employees regardless of vaccination status.

URI Requiring Masks Regardless Of COVID-19 Vaccination Status

School officials said URI is making this step as it prepares to welcome 17,000 students and nearly 3,000 employees back to campus.

Beach In Newport Reopens After Closing For High Bacteria Levels

Hazard's Beach in Newport is safe to reopen, following its bacteria levels returning to normal.