(Providence, RI) -- There were zero new coronavirus deaths reported in Rhode Island over the weekend. According to a Monday update, there were two-hundred-fifty new virus cases. The Rhode Island Department of Health said yesterday the level of virus transmission in the state has increased to "substantial", according to CDC standards. Governor Dan McKee said the state is prepared to respond to safety issues that may arise from the increase in cases, but he doesn't believe any changes are currently necessary.
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