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2020-05-12

 Covid-19 Info on ProvGardener

Date: 
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
# RI Confirmed Cases: 
11614
# RI Deaths: 
444
Italy Total Cases: 
219814
Italy New Cases: 
744
Italy Deaths: 
30739
Italy New Deaths: 
179
US Total Cases: 
1298287
US New Cases: 
26642
US Deaths: 
78652
US New Deaths: 
1736
CDC US Cases: 
1342594
CDC US Deaths: 
80820

164 new cases, 11614 total. 14 new deaths, 444 total. 13 of the deaths were residents of nursing homes, ages 60s - 100+. 277 in hospital, 72 in ICU, 53 on ventilators. 863 discharged. 1907 tests yesterday, 95239 total tests. A of Monday (yesterday) afternoon, all residents of all 85 nursing homes had been tested, and DOH is about to start another cycle of testing. Governor reemphasized contract tracing journal and encouraged everyone who is due nonemergency procedures to go ahead with them. Assured it's safe. Distance learning is especially hard for special needs, ESL and lower income folks. Governor said 98-99% of students have internet access and she wants any student still without access to contact her. Aiming at 100%. Hotspots are free to end of June. At the end of the briefing she again discussed equity as it affects Latinos and all communities of color. The state has been working on Health Equity Zones and addressing lack of health care accessibility. Beefing up access for everyone. Mentioned Equity considerations Working Group.
https://www.ri.gov/press/view/38326