Health & Fitness
East Providence Regional Vaccination Site Adds New Appointments
A total of 7,600 vaccination appointments were added to the state's scheduling portal Tuesday morning.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The state-run regional vaccination clinic in East Providence added new COVID-19 vaccination appointments Tuesday morning, said the Rhode Island Department of Health in a news release Monday.
The site, located at the East Providence Senior Center at 610 Waterman Avenue, is one of eight locations that added new appointments Tuesday, including the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston, Diamond Hill Road in Woonsocket, Schneider Electric in South County and at regional sites in Johnston and Westerly.
"It is my top priority to get as many Rhode Islanders vaccinated as quickly and equitably as possible," said Governor Dan McKee in a statement.
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A total of 7,600 new appointments were posted on the state portal Tuesday at approximately 9 a.m. Those who are eligible to get vaccinated are currently those over the age of 40 and everyone age 16 and older in the hardest hit communities.
Vaccination appointments in Rhode Island can be made here.
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