Cranston, RI|News|
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics Coming To Navigant Credit Union Branches
Seven bank branches across Rhode Island will host vaccine clinics over the coming weeks.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccine Information
This page features Patch stories about the rollout of the coronavirus vaccines in Rhode Island, including information about how and where to get them.
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Wickford Station
The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, starting this week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic At RI State Beach This Weekend
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will hold a vaccine clinic at Misquamicut State Beach on Saturday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI To Start 'Winding Down' Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Sites
The transition is part of the state's shift to more a community-based vaccination strategy.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island Marks 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
The Ocean State has administered the equivalent of one dose per person in the state.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available For RIers Aged 12-15
Younger teens in Rhode Island can now get a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth High School Sponsoring Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic
The clinic is open to eligible Portsmouth and Little Compton students and members of their families. Appointments are required.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
For Second Week In A Row, RI's Coronavirus Numbers Plunge
Weekly percent positivity, case numbers and hospitalizations are all at their lowest levels in months.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Dunkin' Donuts Center Vaccine Site To Close
Gov. Dan McKee announced the impending closure of the mass vaccination site as the state transitions its vaccine effort.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island Enters '3rd Phase' Of Vaccine Distribution
Vaccine doses are available to residents around the state without an appointment necessary.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
'We Will Come To You': RI Vaccine Clinics Head Into Communities
The National Guard is working to bring pop-up vaccine clinics to all communities that want them in Rhode Island.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island To Resume Johnson And Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine
The announcement came several days after the federal government lifted its temporary pause on the use of the single-shot vaccine.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI To Pilot Walk-Up Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics
Rhode Islanders are still strongly encouraged to make an appointment, which guarantees they will receive a shot.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Holding Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic For BIPOC Residents
The pop-up clinic is part of the state's effort to focus on equity in vaccine distribution.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Hundreds Of Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Available In RI
All Rhode Island residents aged 16 and older can now make an appointment to get their coronavirus vaccine.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton, LC's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Below State Average
Rhode Island has 39 cities and towns. Here's a look at which have the highest rates of residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Above State Average
More Portsmouth residents are fully vaccinated, per capita, than the state average of 3,860 per 100,000 people.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Near State Average
The rate of fully vaccinated Newport residents per 100,000 people is slightly below the state average of 3,860.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett-SK's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Below State Average
Rhode Island has 39 cities and towns. Here's a look at which have the highest rates of residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Lower Than State Average
The city's rate of fully vaccinated residents per 100,000 people was about 100 lower than the state average.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Matches State Average
The town's rate of fully vaccinated residents per 100,000 people nearly matches the state average.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol-Warren's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Near State Average
Both Bristol and Warren's rate of fully vaccinated residents per 100,000 people are slightly lower than the state average.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Which Rhode Island Cities/Towns Are The Most Vaccinated?
Rhode Island has 39 cities and towns. Here's a look at which have the highest rates of residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Adding 16,000 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
More than one-third of Rhode Island adults have their coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Dan McKee said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI State Police Investigating Vaccine Cancellation Emails
Last week, certain Rhode Islanders received a false email saying their coronavirus vaccine appointment was canceled.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RIPTA Offering RI Residents Free Rides For Vaccine Appointments
"I hope that no-cost trips will enable everyone who wants to get to a vaccine clinic to get there easily," Gov. Dan McKee said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI To Add 3,200 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
The new appointments will be added a day earlier than usual, since many will be for Friday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Pause In RI: What To Know
Health officials emphasized that the chances of a severe blood clot are extremely rare: about one in a million.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI Adding 7,600 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
The new appointments will be added to the state's vaccine scheduling portal starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI Expanding COVID Vaccine Eligibility To Hardest-Hit Zip Codes
Starting Monday, residents aged 16 and older of more hard-hit ZIP codes can get their coronavirus vaccine.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Where To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine In Rhode Island
There are several options to book a vaccine appointment in the state.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island To Open Vaccine Eligibility To 40-49 Age Group
Here's what you need to know to get a vaccine appointment.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Sets New Target Dates For Vaccination Rates
By May 15, 70% of residents aged 16 and up are projected to have at least one vaccine dose, followed by 70% of all residents by June 5.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Several RI Universities To Require Coronavirus Vaccines
Brown University and Roger Williams University will both require students to get their COVID-19 shot before returning to campus in the fall.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic For Veterans Coming To Middletown
The first-come, first-served clinic will be open to veterans of all ages.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Adding 7,300 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
Thousands of new appointments for the state-run vaccine sites will be added Tuesday morning.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RIers Aged 50-59 Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine Starting Monday
New appointments for the state-run mass vaccination sites will continue to be added on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI's Upcoming Weekly Shipment Of J&J Vaccine 'Not Affected'
News reports estimated that about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were discarded.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown's South Road Coronavirus Vaccine Site To Close
"The South Road vaccine clinic completed its mission under the guidance of RIDOH, vaccinating the 75 plus age group," the town said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
RI Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility To More Hard-Hit Zip Codes
Residents aged 16 and up in Central Falls, Pawtucket and parts of Providence, Cranston and North Providence can now get vaccinated.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
