NEW: Coronavirus Cases Jump 412 in One Day in RI, 8 More Fatalities

Rhode Island saw for the second day in a week the highest number of COVID-19 cases in one day.

According to the Rhode Island Department of Health data, the state had 412 new positive cases, for a totally now of 6,256.

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Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo is expected to announce on Thursday the closure of Rhode Island schools for the rest of the year. 

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There were 8 deaths linked to COVID-19 bringing the total to 189. 

Currently, there are 267 hospitalizations with 72 in the ICU and 45 on ventilators.

To see a breakdown of data -- including by city and town -- go here. 

Raimondo and health officials will be LIVE at the Rhode Island State House at 1 PM. 

WATCH HERE: See Video LIVE 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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