6427 Influenza Cases Reported To Date In Providence

• 6,247 cases have been reported in Providence to date.• 60 deaths have occurred in Rhode Island, including 31 in Providence, in 24 hours. These 31 deaths are listed by cause related to influenza (influenza, lobar pneumonia, bronchial pneumonia).• 654 cases have been reported in Providence in 24 hours. 548 cases were reported on Friday, 724 on Saturday, and 504 Sunday, and 169 "yesterday." Deaths in specific hospitals are listed as well.• Several offers of supplies and beds provided by civic organizations and private citizens are listed.• Police have been ordered into winter uniforms to prevent developing influenza due to inclement weather.• The emergency fuel committee will meet to discuss fuel allocations and the effect of heating on influenza concerns.• The Board of Aldermen has passed a resolution requesting food-service providers to use disposable paper drinking containers. The Board appropriated an additional $5,000 to working against influenza transmission.• Woonsocket aldermen have empowered the city health officer to close places of amusement if needed. Other nearby communities are taking similar actions.• Brown University has been placed under quarantine.• Efforts to address nursing shortages are described, including a list of the members of the Rhode Island Council of Defence(sic) who are charged with the activity.• A list of regulations adopted is included.Newspaper article1,