Two New Cases of Coronavirus in RI, Now 5 Total Cases
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Two New Cases of Coronavirus in RI, Now 5 Total Cases
The cases have been identified through testing at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s State Health Laboratories. This brings the total number in RI to five.
These results are considered presumptive positive cases until they are confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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According to the Department of Health, the first individual is a female in her 50s. Her recent travel history includes travel to Egypt. The second individual is a female in her 30s. The source of this person’s infection is currently unknown. That is being investigated.
This second individual is a healthcare worker at a Rhode Island hospital. Both individuals are recovering at home.
As with all COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island, extensive contact tracing is being done for these cases. All people who have had direct, face-to-face contact with these people are being instructed to self-quarantine.
Data updates
Number of Rhode Island COVID-19 positive (including presumptive positive) cases: 5
Number of people who had negative test results at RIDOH’s State Health Laboratories: 58
Number of people for whom tests are pending: 24
Number of people who are currently instructed to self-quarantine in Rhode Island because they had direct contact with a person with COVID-19: approximately 270 (RIDOH is sharing an approximate number because this number is subject to change regularly)
Testing in Rhode Island is being done at RIDOH’s State Health Laboratories. Confirmatory testing is being done by CDC. Positive results are considered ‘presumptive’ if they still need to be confirmed by the CDC.