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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 96 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 9.

Excess deaths during week ending July 9 in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

July 26 sees Congressional Record publish “CHIPS ACT OF 2022--Continued” in the Senate section

“CHIPS ACT OF 2022--Continued” was published on pages S3670-S3687 of the Congressional Record on July 26.

July 26 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” on July 26.

52 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 52 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 1.9% decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending July 9

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 9, making up less than 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Brown researchers aim to save lives by testing illicit drugs for secret, often-deadly ingredients

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2022

In a toxicology lab at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, a team of Brown University researchers has been testing samples labeled “biohazard” to discover the precise nature of their toxicity. The bags contain drug residue from discarded drug paraphernalia collected from harm reduction organizations in local communities.

Cigar Business Networking At Night in Rhode Island – Monday August 1st, 2022

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2022

Cigar Business Networking At Night in Rhode Island – Monday August 1st, 2022

CDC estimates 57 people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island died during week ending July 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 9.

11 people die in Rhode Island from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 11 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending July 23, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

July 25 sees Congressional Record publish “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3619-S3627 on July 25

29 people die from diseases of the heart in Rhode Island during week ending July 9

There were 29 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 9, making up 16.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

East Providence Recreation Announces Extended Summer Concert Series

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

East Providence Recreation Announces Extended Summer Concert Series

Warwick Sewer Finance Committee meeting on August 16

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

Warwick Sewer Finance Committee meeting on August 16

Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 23, 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 July 23, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 58 people in 65-74 age group in Rhode Island died during week ending July 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 58 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 9.

43 people die from cancer in Rhode Island during week ending July 9

There were 43 deaths from cancer reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 9, making up 24.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week July 9 in Rhode Island