The Rhode Island Department of Health on Thursday reported 42 new coronavirus cases, but no additional deaths. Wednesday's positivity rate was . 7% from 6,447 tests. Department of Health data show 37 patients with the coronavirus were being treated in hospitals, with five in the ICU and five on ventilators, falling below 40 for the first time since March 22, 2020. CORONAVIRUS:US officials extend expiration dates on J&J vaccine doses.