(North Providence, RI)--A second restaurant in Rhode Island has been temporarily closed for alleged coronavirus-related health violations.When Avenue Grill in North Providence was first inspected on June 29th, it was determined that no regulations at all were being followed, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.The restaurant's owner allegedly told an inspector that he believed COVID-19 is a hoax and that, quote, "the people that have died were going to die anyway".The restaurant was shut down after a second inspection on July 7th.
Photo: Getty Images