Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are moving through the regulatory process.
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Pfizer booster shots are available to older teens who received their Pfizer doses at least six months ago, or two months after the J&J.
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The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Washington County.
"A short appointment can save lives and prevent empty seats around the table this holiday season," Gov. Dan McKee said.
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Potter Pond had been closed to shellfish harvesting due to bacterial contamination that was detected in early Sept. 2021.
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Rhode Island is now second in the nation when it comes to the percent of the population that is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Rhode Island is preparing for an expanded rollout with vaccine approval for children 5-11 seemingly on the horizon.
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The DEM reminded Rhode Islanders to stay safe in the last few weeks of peak mosquito season.
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While the focus remains on containing the coronavirus pandemic, flu season is fast approaching.
The latest CDC numbers show adult obesity at more than 30 percent in Rhode Island.
State leaders are "watching closely" and will launch the vaccine effort as soon as approval comes from the federal government.
The pond was closed after an investigation into several reported illnesses in August, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.
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Water samples from both the north and south beaches had high concentrations of bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.
Bacteria in the water have returned to safe levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.
The clinic will be held at South Road School from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., administering the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12 and up.
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East Matunuck State Beach will fly purple flags upon reopening to warn swimmers of the hazard.
Assistant Professor Matthew Bertin’s research into the use of chemicals from algal blooms was recently published in national journal, Omega
Bacteria in the water are back to safe levels.
Central Falls has recorded the highest rates of cases per 100,000 people, with more than 23,000 cases per 100,000 people.
Six Rhode Island beaches remain closed for high bacteria levels.
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Bacteria in the water returned to safe levels.
Statewide, 78.9 percent of Rhode Islanders have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
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Kingston’s Camp and Camp Hoffman, both on Kingston's Larkin Pond, were given the all-clear to reopen.