RI Coronavirus Infections Jump 230% Week Over Week — Watch 1 PM Press Conference HERE

RI Coronavirus Infections Jump 230% Week Over Week — Watch 1 PM Press Conference HERE

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced on Wednesday 173 new COVID-19 cases in the state — a jump of more than 230% over last week. 

On September 22, RIDOH reported just 52 new cases. Now, the state’s total of positive cases stands at 24,748.

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The state conducted 9,026 tests on Tuesday, making one of the state’s benchmarks — percent positive prior day — 1.9%. 

Last week, the percent positive average was 1.2%

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103 people are currently hospitalized, with 7 in the ICU and 5 on ventilators. 

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and officials will be LIVE on Wednesday at 1 PM to discuss the latest developments. 

WATCH LIVE: See Video HERE When Press Conference Starts

UPDATE: The Governor's office began streaming the press conference 15 minutes after it started.