[Summit] WJAR News -- Face covering order takes effect in Massachusetts Wednesday & in Rhode Island on Friday [Covid News no. 204]

[David Kolsky]

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 From: NBC 10 News <news at email.turnto10.com>To:Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 03:24:07 PM EDTSubject: Gov. Baker’s face covering order takes effect in Massachusetts. 
     
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|  Baker's face covering order takes effect in Massachusetts |

 
| A statewide order signed by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker that goes into effect Wednesday mandates the use of masks or facial coverings while in public when social distancing isn't possible. |

 
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|  Elorza asks residents to socially shame those who don't wear masks in public |

 
| With masks soon to be mandatory, even outside in a public space, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is encouraging people to speak up if they see others going against safety protocols. |

 
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|  Two charged with fraudulently seeking PPP loans for non-qualifying businesses |

 
| Two men have been charged with fraudulently seeking more than a half-million dollars in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans for businesses that didn't exist or qualified announced the U. S. Attorney's Office on Tuesday. |

 
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|  With fewer people on the road, Rhode Island records fewer accidents and tickets |

 
| More people staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic means fewer cars on the road, and Rhode Island State Police say that means fewer accidents, drunken driving arrests, and tickets too. |

 
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|  Massachusetts investigates Bristol County detention center disturbance |

 
| The Massachusetts attorney general's office has opened an investigation into adisturbance last week at a Bristol County detention center. |

 
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|  Face coverings required in all public settings during RI's 1st phase of reopening |

 
| By the end of the week, people will be required to wear cloth face coverings in all public settings across Rhode Island, whether indoors or outdoors. |

 
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|  Pawtucket schools release end-of-year grading guidelines |

 
| School districts across the state are revisiting grading guidelines and procedures as distance learning will close out the 2019-2020 academic year. |

 
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|  Boating ramps up in RI despite pandemic, so do new restrictions |

 
| The weather's getting nicer, and more boats are being put in the water. But during the coronavirus pandemic, there are new requirements to keep boaters safe. |

 
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