NEW: 19 New RI Coronavirus Deaths Over Weekend, Cases Drop - Watch 1 PM Press Briefing

NEW: 19 New RI Coronavirus Deaths Over Weekend, Cases Drop - Watch 1 PM Press Briefing

There have been 19 new COVID-19 released fatalities in Rhode Island since the Rhode Island Department of Health last reported numbers on Friday. 

The number of coronavirus fatalities in Rhode Island is now at 946.

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The state posted just 16 new cases in the past day, after only two U.S. states are reporting a decline in new cases - Rhode Island and Connecticut. 

“A rise was reported in a staggering 36 states, including Florida, which some experts have cautioned could be the next epicenter for infections,” reported CNN. “Officials there and across the US are also warning of an increase in cases among younger people.”

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Currently, there are 73 hospitalizations, with 15 in the ICU and 14 on ventilators.

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo will be LIVE with officials on Monday at 1 PM for a press briefing. 

WATCH HERE: See Press Conference LIVE When Video Begins