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RI's Upcoming Vaccine Shipment Not Affected | Patch PM

Also: New rules coming for schools | Keep Easter celebrations small | more.

News reports estimated that about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were discarded.
News reports estimated that about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were discarded. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

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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.


Keep Easter, Passover Celebrations Small In RI This Year: McKee

Rhode Islanders are encouraged to limit their gathering this Easter to prevent another post-holiday spike in coronavirus cases.

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New Coronavirus Rules Coming In Rhode Island April 26

Schools will be allowed to move to three-foot distancing between students, instead of six feet.


RI Named In Top 10 Safest States During Coronavirus: WalletHub

Rhode Island ranked well for vaccination, hospitalization and testing rates, among other categories.

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