Rhode Island Sends Emergency Alert As Hospitals Reach COVID-19 Capacity

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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Boston News Syndicated CBSN Boston Coronavirus Rhode Island News Source Type: news