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A member of the Rhode Island National Guard directs motorists as volunteers with the Dairy Farmers of America distribute free milk to families in need, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Pawtucket, R.I. Dairy farmers have a milk surplus because demand has dropped as schools and restaurants closed during the coronavirus pandemic, and some farmers have had to pour excess milk away. Farmers donated the 4,300 gallons of milk given away today at McCoy Stadium. less … [Read more...] about Roger Williams Park Zoo plans reopening; towns cancel camps

Stop & Shop in March implemented additional cleaning and sanitation, the provision of personal protective equipment for associates, protective plexiglass shields, store capacity limits, one-way aisles and in-store signage to promote social distancing as well as special shopping hours for customers 60 and older and those with weakened immune systems (6 to 7:30a.m. daily). … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Pay Rate Extended At Stop & Shop

CVS Health began piloting its drive-thru testing model in March at a pharmacy in the Boston area. Last month, the company announced a partnership with state governments in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan and Rhode Island. Sites are now open seven days a week and carrying out an average of 1,000 tests a day. … [Read more...] about CVS Opens Evanston Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site

The state asked long-term care facilities to test 90% of their staff and residents in order to qualify for a share of $130 million in additional funds the state allotted to cover pandemic costs. The state paid for the one-time testing, but experts said facilities will need even more funding going forward. … [Read more...] about Experts: Widespread testing at nursing home not enough