2020-03-16

Monday, March 16: 1 new infection - 21 total. Woman in her 40s, hospitalized. Gatherings of more than 25 people prohibited. Stay away from crowds. Providence Place Mall will be closed on 3/17.
https://www.ri.gov/press/view/37918

"Raimondo said she is seeking a federal emergency disaster declaration, which would open low-interest loans to "businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters," according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, which runs the program.
She expressed deep frustration, however, with delays in getting specialized personal protection equipment to Rhode Island for frontline health-care workers, first responders and others who need it — and who are of vital importance in the current fight and what lies ahead.
The governor said "we are in fine shape now" but with events moving so fast, that could quickly change.
"We need a better response from the federal government," Raimondo said. "I am out of patience at this point. I hope someone at the CDC is listening," she said, referring to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
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