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Dr. Alexander-Scott tests positive for COVID-19; Governor Raimondo quarantining

Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health,  has tested positive for Covid-19 and Governor Raimondo is now in quarantine.

“In accordance with Department of Health guidance, Governor Gina Raimondo and several members of her senior leadership team will be self-quarantining,” said Raimondo spokesman Josh Block.

Dr. Alexander-Scott tested positive early Saturday. Governor Raimondo has tested negative but will continue testing while in quarantine.

Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop is a media publisher and journalist and the founder and editor of Newport Buzz, the leading news platform covering Newport, Rhode Island. He is also the creator of Palm Beach Buzz, expanding the same community-focused journalism model to South Florida. A fifth-generation Newporter, Winthrop previously worked in national politics and later as an entertainment producer in New York City before returning home to launch Newport Buzz in 2011.
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