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Auburn: Auburn University’s nursing school is publishing a free book to tell the stories of some of its alumni and their work during the coronavirus pandemic. Titled “Auburn Nursing – Living the Creed During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” the book includes stories of Auburn-educated nurses who worked both in their hometowns and places including New York to care for COVID-19 patients. The stories show the difficulty of working in an overwhelming situation, said nursing dean Gregg Newschwander. “At Auburn, we often say, we make leaders,” he said in a statement. “In this book, you will see how true that is.” The university statement said the nursing school marked its 40th anniversary during the 2019-20 academic year, and stories began coming in about the work being done by Auburn alumni during the pandemic. The ann
Mass inmates will get vaccine soon
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Inmate with COVID-19 dies at Rhode Island Hospital, officials say
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COVID-19 update for Sunday: Hanover Terrace will start vaccinations soon
Modified: 12/20/2020 8:13:57 PM
Hanover Terrace expects to start vaccinations for COVID-19 on Dec. 27, according to nursing home officials.
One additional worker at the Lyme Road nursing home has tested positive since Friday, said Martha Ilsley, the facility’s full-time administrator.
The new cases bring the outbreak’s total to 105 people; including 68 residents, 35 workers and two outside essential vendors, as of Sunday.
Three residents still are considered to be seriously ill.
“I remain very thankful for my committed dedicated staff,and also am so thankful for all of the community support that we have received,” Ilsley said in an email to the
COVID-19 Sunday update: RI inmate dies of COVID-19; toboggan championships canceled
FILE-In this Feb. 8, 2009 file photo toboggan racing contestants enjoy their ride in the National Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine. The U.S. National Toboggan Championships will take place from Feb. 6 to 8, 2015, at Camden Snow Bowl, The upcoming championships draws participants from across the country for a race down the toboggan chute onto Hosner Pond. It s the only race of its kind in the world, organizers say. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach, file) Pat Wellenbach
A 66-year-old Rhode Island inmate with COVID-19 died, the state Department of Corrections announced late Saturday.