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.