RI reports 173 new positive cases of COVID-19, 1 new fatality

PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Department of Health reported Wednesday 173 new positive cases of COVID-19.

There are now 103 people hospitalized, seven in the ICU, and six on a ventilator.

RIDOH reported one new fatality, bringing the state’s total to 1,114.

9,026 tests were administered on Tuesday, with a positivity rate of 1.9%.

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