Health officials also reported eight more virus-
related deaths, raising Rhode Island’s count to
430 fatalities since the pandemic started.
They also reported nearly 200 new positive
cases Monday, bringing the state’s tally to
about 11,500 cases to date.
COURT TO HEAR CASES
The Rhode Island Supreme Court is scheduled
to hear oral arguments this week using
remote technology.
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The state’s highest court, which postponed all
March and April hearings, will hear seven cases
total Wednesday and Thursday.
The five justices and attorneys will be at
separate locations, and the public will be able
to tune into the proceedings live on the court’s
YouTube channel.
SWIM FUNDRAISER CHANGED
Save The Bay’s annual open water swim, which
raises funds to protect Narragansett Bay, is
going virtual this summer.
Instead of a 2-mile swim across the bay from
Newport to Jamestown this July, organizers are
offering participants the chance to register for
several virtual options, including the traditional
2-mile swim, a half-mile swim, runs, bike rides
and even paddling challenges at remote
locations of their choice.
Completed challenges can be submitted
through Aug. 31.