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RI Adding 20,000 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments | Patch PM

Also: Eligibility expanding for more hard-hit zip codes | Green Animals topiary garden reopening | more.

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Rhode Island is opening vaccine eligibility to more residents as part of the state's focus on equity in vaccine distribution.
Rhode Island is opening vaccine eligibility to more residents as part of the state's focus on equity in vaccine distribution. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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20,000 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Opening In RI

New appointments for the state-run vaccine sites will be added after 5 p.m.

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.

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Where To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine In Rhode Island

There are several options to book a vaccine appointment in the state.

Historic 'Green Animals' Topiary Garden Reopens April 16

The historic site, featuring decorative topiary animals, will reopen to the public for the season.

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