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What To Know About RI's Latest Coronavirus Changes | PatchPM

By the end of May, Rhode Island businesses will be able to operate at full capacity, and the social gathering limit will be lifted.

Big changes are coming to Rhode Island's coronavirus regulations.
Big changes are coming to Rhode Island's coronavirus regulations. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

Welcome to Thursday's edition of Patch PM. As is usually the case in Rhode Island on Thursdays, Gov. Dan McKee announced a lot of planned changes to the state's coronavirus safety regulations. Here's what you need to know.


100% Capacity, Unlimited Social Gatherings Coming To RI May 28

By May 28, Rhode Island's restaurants and businesses can return to 100 percent capacity and the social gathering limit will be lifted.


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.

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Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic For URI Students, Staff This Weekend

More transmissible variants of the coronavirus have been identified on campus, the university said in a statement.


New Rules For Youth Sports In RI Start April 26

"High-risk" activities including wrestling and competitive cheer can go forward, and more spectators will be allowed to attend games.

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