NEW: Coronavirus Hospitalizations Up Over 30% in RI — See Latest Data Here

NEW: Coronavirus Hospitalizations Up Over 30% in RI — See Latest Data Here

The Rhode Island Department of Health is reporting that there are currently 80 COVID-19 related hospitalizations in the state.

The number of hospitalizations has steadily risen since the low of 60 on July 7, with 80 marking a 33% increase. 

RIDOH announced 53 new positive cases for a total now of 19,426. 

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According to RIDOH, there were 2,476 tests conducted yesterday. 

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Currently, 14 people are in the ICU, with 5 on ventilators.

There were two additional COVID-19 related fatalities reported, bringing the state’s total to 1,010.

Watch Dr. Michael Fine, former Director of the RI Department of Health every day at 12 noon on GoLocal LIVE.

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and officials will be live on Wednesday at 1 PM for their weekly coronavirus update.