URI Students Asked To Leave Campus ASAP | Patch PM

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URI Asks Students To Leave Campus Right After Finals

As COVID-19 cases climb, the university asked students to leave as soon as they finish finals and avoid gatherings.

Rhode Island's New Mask, Vaccine Rules: What To Know

For at least 30 days, mask-wearing or proof of vaccination will be required in indoor spaces.

Bristol Police Visit Schools Amid Concerns Over TikTok 'Threats'

No threats were made in Bristol-Warren or elsewhere in Rhode Island, but police said they "take any and all threats ... very seriously."

RI Weather: Not Much Snow, But Messy Mix On Saturday

While northern parts of the region could see up to five inches of snow, most of Rhode Island will have less than an inch of accumulation.