Swimming in the infected water could cause nervous system and liver damage.
Climate Central, AccuWeather and the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America forecasts point to a longer allergy season in Rhode Island.
​State officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Beaches in Portsmouth, Coventry, Warren, and Scituate close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
Beaches in Warwick, Bristol, Warren, and Portsmouth close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
The ponds are now safe again for fishing, boating and kayaking, state officials said.
​State officials said people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
​Most of the beaches that reopened were part of a swath of 13 beaches that closed because of high bacteria levels on Tuesday.
The Rhode Island Department of Health closed the beaches to swimming on Tuesday after taking water samples.
Residents are asked to avoid all contact with the water.
Officials say the online medical marijuana portal will shorten processing times and eliminate the need to fill-in and mail paper documents.
State officials say the increasing numbers of ticks could be attributed to a variety of factors that climate change could be causing.
The Rhode Island Department of Health reported seven cases of the drug-resistant Shigella infection in the Ocean State, as of Thursday.
RIDOH's State Health Laboratories confirmed that blue-green algae has been at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxins are not present.
Rhode Island hasn't been a major factor in the U.S. outbreak, although federal officials say the situation is still worth monitoring.
Dr. Lisa Denny is new CMO, Dr. Sarah Fessler will remain on East Bay Family Health Care staff
See which beaches to avoid swimming at in Rhode Island, at least to begin Labor Day weekend.
Newport Hospital officials said they're grateful to the community for helping to fund the new MRI machine.
High ozone levels can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath and aggravation of asthma.
Dr. Denny brings more than 20 years of experience in primary care medicine to her new role
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.
Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.
Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Newport County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Newport County.
With cold weather and winter holidays fast approaching, Rhode Islanders are urged to take steps to stay safe.
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Newport County compares to the U.S.
While the focus remains on containing the coronavirus pandemic, flu season is fast approaching.
Central Falls has recorded the highest rates of cases per 100,000 people with more than 23,000 cases per 100,000 people.
The public was advised to avoid all contact with the water.
This is how the Portsmouth area compares to Rhode Island and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.