NEW: RI Reports 8 New Coronavirus Deaths -- Watch 1 PM Raimondo Press Conference LIVE

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

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The Rhode Island Department of Health on Wednesday announced eight new COVID-related deaths in the state — and indicators continue to climb upwards.

With the latest fatalities, Rhode Island’s total is now at 1,147.

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and health officials will be LIVE at 1 PM on Wednesday for their weekly coronavirus updated.

WATCH LIVE: See Press Conference HERE When Video Begins

Hospitalizations are now up to 131, with 13 people in the ICU.

RIDOH reported 5,954 tests were conducted on Tuesday, and new positive cases at 160 — putting the “percent positive prior day” spike to 2.7%.