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News from August 2022

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 10, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Warwick Sewer Authority Board Meeting on August 25

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

Warwick Sewer Authority Board Meeting on August 25

Massachusetts men sentenced to state prison for possessing ghost gun and drug and firearms offenses

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that two Massachusetts men were sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to each serve three years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to possessing a ghost gun and drug and firearms charges following their arrests by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF) in 2021.

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47 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 9, 2022

There were 47 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 27% increase over the previous week.

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Rhode Island sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 9, 2022

Rhode Island's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 23, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending July 23?

By Ocean State Today | Aug 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 82 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 23.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 9, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Summer Networking-Cocktails and Clam Cakes on August 18

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

Summer Networking-Cocktails and Clam Cakes on August 18

Mayor Elorza Vetoes City Council Charter Recommendations

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

Today, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza vetoed City Council Resolution 37640, “Forwarding Ballot Questions to the Secretary of State for placement on the November Ballot”. This resolution outlines 10 recommended changes to the Providence Home Rule Charter, including the recommendation to create a hybrid school board.

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58 people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island are estimated to have died during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 58 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 23.

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41 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 8, 2022

There were 41 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 70.8% increase over the previous week.

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37 people die from diseases of the heart in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 8, 2022

There were 37 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up 22.8% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Warwick Sewer Finance Committee meeting on September 13

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Warwick Sewer Finance Committee meeting on September 13

Lynda Umuhoza: Teaching coding to local campers and inspiring the next generation of women in tech

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

When Lynda Umuhoza considered what she wanted to accomplish during her first summer in Providence, the international student from Rwanda set two goals: explore the city and make a positive impact.

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Rhode Island deaths exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 7, 2022

Rhode Island's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 23, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 7, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

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CDC estimates 51 people in 65-74 age group in Rhode Island died during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 7, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 51 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 23.

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45 people die from cancer in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 7, 2022

There were 45 deaths from cancer reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up 27.8% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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14 Hispanic people in Rhode Island passed away in week ending August 6

By Ocean State Today | Aug 7, 2022

There were 14 Hispanic people who died in Rhode Island in the week ending August 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Heat Advisory Issued for City of Providence, Providence Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers and Extends Water Park and Pool Hours

By Press release submission | Aug 7, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that, due to the heat advisory and dangerously high extreme temperatures expected in the city, Providence’s water parks and pools will be operating with extended hours and cooling centers will be activated on Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5.