Rhode Island reported fewer new coronavirus cases on April 26 than the two previous days .
April 26 : New positive cases of coronavirus per day decrease for the third consecutive day , although still higher than seven days beforehand. < ref= '' projo426 '' > < /ref > Governor Raimondo affirms that the state stay-at-home order would not likely be extended and could be lifted when it expires on May 8 , which would begin the gradual reopening plan for Rhode Island 's economy would . *
2020 coronavirus pandemic in Rhode Island