Coronavirus Cases Near 15,000 as Phase 2 Begins in RI: Watch 1 PM Briefing HERE

Coronavirus Cases Near 15,000 as Phase 2 Begins in RI: Watch 1 PM Briefing HERE

Phase 2 of reopening the economy in Rhode Island officially began on Monday.

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced 2 additional COVID-19 related deaths for 720 fatalities in total.

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According to RIDOH, there were 67 new positive cases bringing the case total to 14,991

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There are currently 195 hospitalizations, with 46 cases in the ICU and 29 on ventilators.

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and officials will be LIVE at the Vets Auditorium for their weekday briefing at 1 PM.

WATCH LIVE: See Press Conference When Video Begins HERE