NEW: RI Coronavirus Fatalities Approach 400 — Watch 1 PM Briefing HERE

NEW: RI Coronavirus Fatalities Approach 400 — Watch 1 PM Briefing HERE

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced on Friday 11 new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the total in the state to 399.

RIDOH reported 249 cases over the past day for 10,779 total positive cases. 

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See Data Released HERE

Currently, there are 312 hospitalizations, with 71 in the ICU and 52 on ventilators. 

While statewide numbers have been released — RIDOH has not updated data by cities and towns for five days. 

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and officials will be at the Rhode Island State House at 1 PM

WATCH HERE: See 1 PM Briefing LIVE When Video 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.