A phased reopening is the smartest — and safest — approach

As we reopen the Rhode Island economy against a backdrop of ever-evolving information about COVID-19 and its transmission, one thing is certain: A methodical, science-based and data-driven phased plan makes the most sense. In each phase, we will carefully monitor the health of our state’s residents and of our state’s economy. We’ll measure both against milestones that will help us determine when we are ready to safely move from one phase to another.