Raimondo Extends Dining, Social Distancing Executive Orders Until May 8 - Some Orders Indefinitely
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced on Tuesday three additional coronavirus deaths in the state for a total of 30 COVID-19 related fatalities.
According to Raimondo, Rhode Island had 147 new COVID-19 cases since Monday for a total of 1229, with 123 in the hospital.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"I want to begin today with another very serious reminder that at this point in the crisis, everyone has to be keeping a journal of your contacts," said Raimondo.
"We’re getting to the point that we won’t allow for testing unless you show up with your contract tracing notebook," said Raimondo, who said the state was "not at that point" at this time.
"Let’s be honest, this is getting old, and it’s getting hard to remember to wash our hands constantly, not touch our faces, use a face covering, wipe down surfaces, cough into your elbow. Simple stuff, but we have to be vigilant," said Raimondo. "Nobody should be going to work if you’re sick. I don’t care who you are, how essential you are -- it's not OK to put on a mask and go to work sick."
Extending Executive Orders
On Tuesday, Raimondo said that she is extending several executive orders until May 8 -- and some, indefinitely.
"I realize it’s been confusing, and I’ve changed regulations," said Raimondo, who said she wanted to provide "clarity around extensions."
According to Raimondo, all social gatherings of more than 5 people will continue to be prohibited -- as well as dine-in service at restaurants -- until May 8.
The order closing recreation and entertainment facilities will be extended, as well as the requirement that anyone returning to Rhode Island from domestic or international travel must self-quarantine for 14 days — by any means of transportation, and the order extending the maximum gun-buying background check wait period from 7 to 30 days.
Raimondo said the orders that will be extended "indefinitely" include the Rhode Island State House being closed to visitors; nursing homes, the ACI, and assisted living facilities being closed to visitors; and state parks and beaches being closed.
State government agencies — DHS, HHS, HSRI -- will operate remotely indefinitely, and the DMV will remain open by appointment only, with driving tests suspended indefinitely.
Raimondo said that she will have an announcement about schools and child care centers in the coming weeks.
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