Coronavirus Hits Raimondo's Office -- Multiple Staffers Impacted

Coronavirus Hits Raimondo's Office -- Multiple Staffers Impacted

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo's office is being impacted by coronavirus.

"Three employees who work in the Governor's Office of Constituent Services recently tested positive for COVID-19," said spokesperson Audrey Lucas. 

"Four employees in the Governor’s Office are under quarantine, per the Department of Health’s orders," she added. 

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According to Lucas, the office has subsequently been deep cleaned. 

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As GoLocal reported Monday:

The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 16 COVID-19 related fatalities — and nearly 2,500 new cases — over the weekend. 

Hospitalizations are now at 256, with 21 people in the ICU.

Raimondo will be LIVE on Wednesday for her weekly coronavirus press conference