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A teenager has become the second Rhode Island victim of the coronavirus, and state health officials said she was on the same school trip to Europe last month as the first victim, a man in his 40s who was hospitalized. 37 minutes ago
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Second coronavirus case confirmed in R.I.; both patients were on a school trip to Europe

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Newton students, school staff returning from Italy ordered to stay home amid coronavirus fears
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Second coronavirus case confirmed in R.I.; both patients were on a school trip to Europe

A teenager has become the second Rhode Island victim of the coronavirus, and state health officials said she was on the same school trip to Europe last month as the first victim, a man in his 40s who was hospitalized.

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Newton students, school staff returning from Italy ordered to stay home amid coronavirus fears

Second coronavirus case confirmed in R.I.; both patients were on a school trip to Europe

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