NEW: 19 New Coronavirus Deaths in RI for 137 Total - Watch Saturday 1 PM Briefing Here

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NEW: 19 New Coronavirus Deaths in RI for 137 Total - Watch Saturday 1 PM Briefing Here

There have been 19 new COVID-19 related fatalities in Rhode Island, bringing the state’s total to 137, according to data released by the Department of Health on Saturday. 

The state reported 317 new positive cases for a total now of 4,491 cases. There are currently 255 hospitalizations, with 67 in the ICU and 43 on ventilators. 

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At 1 PM, Governor Gina Raimondo and health officials will be at the Rhode Island State House for the daily coronavirus updated. 

WATCH LIVE: See Video HERE When Briefing Begins

EDITOR'S NOTE: Raimondo does not allow Rhode Islanders to hear reporters' questions. Nearly all governors across the country and the White House allow reporters to ask questions directly and for the public to hear the questions and the responses.

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