Specialty food stores will remain open despite the restrictions in Rhode Island during the coronavirus pandemic .
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation issues a list of stores that will be allowed to remain open , including supermarkets , convenience stores , farmers ' markets , food banks and pantries , specialty food stores , pharmacies , liquor stores , medical cannabis compassion centers , mail delivery operations , pet supply stores , laundromats , gas stations , electronics stores , hardware stores , automobile supply stores , gun shops , funeral homes , banks , healthcare uniform stores , and restaurants offering take-out or delivery.
2020 coronavirus pandemic in Rhode Island