In her daily briefing on Thursday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced her goal to have youth summer camps open for in-person operations starting on June 29th, with some restrictions, including:
- Groups will be limited in number
- Rigorous cleaning routines required
- Details will be posted next week on website https://www.reopeningri.com/
However, the governor says that youth sports games will be prohibited until further notice, per CDC recommendations. Summer sports camps may be allowed.
Regarding libraries:
- Libraries must remain closed, but may provide curbside pickup
- In-library service will be allowed during Phase 2 of reopening
- Details are being finalized and will be posted online once they are announced.
Governor Raimondo also announced that a Statewide Virtual Graduation broadcast will be produced and will air on RI PBS TV on June 15th.
Data for 5/14:
New COVID 19 cases: 181. Total 12,016
Persons tested previous day: 3,679
New fatalities: 6. Total 468
271 hospitalized. 65 in ICU. 42 on ventilators.