Rhode Island Department of Health News

Rhode Island Fines, Closes Four Bars Over Alleged COVID Violations

Rhode Island has fined and temporarily shut down four more bars over alleged violations of state rules meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday. State inspectors found various violations at the establishments, including remaining …

Rhode Island Hosts Forums for Businesses Planning to Reopen

State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island’s economic restart continues. The forums being hosted by the Rhode Island Commerce …

Hearing Held in Rhode Island on Proposed Flavored Vape Products Ban

Rhode Island health officials held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed regulations to permanently ban the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The department is considering making the temporary ban currently in effect in Rhode Island permanent. Democratic …

Fresh Kiwi Blamed for Physical Reactions at 14 Rhode Island Schools

Rhode Island health officials are investigating after students at 14 schools had physical reactions after eating kiwi fruit. The state’s Department of Health says approximately 34 students in cities including Providence and Woonsocket suffered itching of the lips and mouth, …

Doctor Charged in Rhode Island with Pushing Painkiller, Receiving Kickbacks

A doctor has been indicted on charges accusing him of getting kickbacks on prescriptions of a highly addictive painkiller written for patients who didn’t need the drug. Jerrold Rosenberg, a pain specialist and clinical assistant professor at Brown University, pleaded …