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RI Confirms 5th West Nile Virus Finding Of The Season | Patch PM

Also: Providence man charged with Aug. 28 killing | Another lawmaker changes course on vaccine mandate | more.

There have been five confirmed findings of West Nile Virus in Rhode Island this season, though no cases in humans.
There have been five confirmed findings of West Nile Virus in Rhode Island this season, though no cases in humans. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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


Rhode Island Confirms Fifth West Nile Virus Finding Of 2021

No mosquitos trapped in Rhode Island this season have tested positive for less common Eastern Equine Encephalitis.


Providence Man Accused Of Killing 22-Year-Old Man

Andrew Mangru, 22, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in connection to the death of Adrei Bonilla, 22.

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Former RI Navy Pilot Given Life Sentence For Child Porn

Lt. Commander Ronald W. Zenga, 45, was given a life sentence in federal prison and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution to the victim.


Another RI Lawmaker Reverses Decision On Vaccine Mandate

Rep. Carlos Tobon is the second to remove his name from the letter criticizing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

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