Rhode Island to lift pandemic restrictions by Memorial Day
April 22, 2021
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island is loosening its pandemic-related economic restrictions in time for Memorial Day weekend in May.
Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said Thursday that he plans to phase out regulations on mask-wearing, social distancing and capacity in certain locations that have been in place in some form for more than a year.
Starting May 7, he said, people will not be required to wear masks while outdoors and businesses will be able to increase their capacity to 80%, so long as people are spaced at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart.
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