Extension of Executive Order 20-02

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Executive Order 20-02 was issued for a declaration of a state of emergency due to the dangers to health and life posed by COVID-19 and that Order has been extended to remain in effect through at least October 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, on August 19, 2021, I issued Executive Order 21-86 declaring a disaster emergency for new COVID-19 variants and that Order has been extended through at least November 13, 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DANIEL J. MCKEE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Rhode Island, pursuant to Article IX of the Rhode Island Constitution and the Rhode Island General Laws, including, but not limited to, Title 30, Chapter 15, do hereby extend the following Executive Order:

1. Executive Order 20-02 (Declaration of Disaster Emergency).

This Order shall take effect immediately and remain in full force and effect through November 27, 2021 unless renewed, modified or terminated by a subsequent Executive Order.

So Ordered:

Daniel J. McKee

Governor