NEW: RI Reports 70 New Coronavirus Infections, 2 More Fatalities — and 2 New Compliance Orders

NEW: RI Reports 70 New Coronavirus Infections, 2 More Fatalities — and 2 New Compliance Orders

The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 70 additional cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the state’s total to 20,335.

The three day average of new cases is 88. 

There were 2 additional coronavirus-related death, bringing the state’s total to 1,021.

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There are 79 people hospitalized, with 8 in the ICU and 3 on ventilators.

The three day average of people hospitalized is at 84. 

The state reported testing 3,185 individuals on Thursday. 

Updates

Governor Gina Raimondo and officials will be LIVE next Wednesday for the next state coronavirus briefing. 

Watch Raimondo’s online briefing held Thursday with Dr. Anthony Fauci, below. 

Compliance Orders

The state issued two additional compliance orders, after announcing 5 new orders midweek.

The latest orders for businesses not in compliance with state coronavirus regulations were issued to China Star III in Newport and John’s Meat Market in Providence.

Read here.