DMV closes all operations after employee tests positive for coronavirus
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles closed its operations Thursday and Friday after an employee tested positive for coronavirus.
“We have been informed that a DMV staff member has tested positive for COVID-19,” Department of Administration spokeswoman Brenna McCabe said. “We understand that this is a difficult time for both customers and state employees. Keeping everyone safe must be our first priority. For that reason, DMV operations are temporarily closed to the public today, April 2 and tomorrow, April 3 so we can conduct some additional cleaning in the facility. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers. Please check the DMV website for updates.”
The DMV also canceled all road tests through April 10.
The division had already curtailed operations to allow service only by reservation at its Cranston headquarters, and implemented a “90-day grace period for driver’s licenses, permits, identification cards, and vehicle registrations due to expire in March and April.”
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