919 New Coronavirus Cases in RI — Explosive Outbreak

919 New Coronavirus Cases in RI — Explosive Outbreak

On Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Health reported 919 new COVID-19 cases in the state on Tuesday.

The exploding numbers come as the United States recorded 139,855 cases in one day — a new record — which is up 69% in just the past 14 days. 

Nationally, there are over 62,000 people hospitalized due to coronavirus complications. 

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RI in Focus

In Rhode Island, the numbers continue to surge — on October 20, the state reported 156 new cases.  

As GoLocal reported on Wednesday, the Raimondo administration overestimated the cost of coronavirus testing by $150 million. 

There were six new fatalities reported, bringing the state’s total to 1,243.

There are currently 220 hospitalizations. 

See all current data here.