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2020-04-18

 Covid-19 Info on ProvGardener

Date: 
Saturday, April 18, 2020
# RI Confirmed Cases: 
4491
# RI Deaths: 
137
Italy Total Cases: 
172434
Italy New Cases: 
3493
Italy Deaths: 
22747
Italy New Deaths: 
575
US Total Cases: 
665330
US New Cases: 
32549
US Deaths: 
30384
US New Deaths: 
2163
CDC US Cases: 
690714
CDC US Deaths: 
35443

317 new cases, 4491 total cases. 19 new deaths, 137 total deaths. 1person was in 30s, 2 in 50s, 3 in 60s, 4 in 70s, 7 in 80s, 2 in 90s. 255 hospitalized, 67 in ICU, 43 on ventilators. Governor spoke of efforts to help artists through the RI Artist Relief Fund. Also garden centers are going to be allowed to open April 27 with special regulations to be announced next week. Big box stores will have to close off their garden supply centers and sell only by pickup, delivery and appointment only.  Nearly all students have computers and access to wifi now, and virtual school attendance is greater than 80% according to the governor. Newport brides want to know if they should change their wedding plans -- again announcements next week. This was another time that Dr. Alexander-Scott talked about Health Equity Zones and the importance of access to nutritious food and social services as well as adequate housing. An important question is why are 45% of positive cases among Latinos.
https://www.ri.gov/press/view/38167

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