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CVS Adds 14 New Vaccines Locations In Rhode Island | Patch PM

Also: Block Island changes moped rules | Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved in RI | more.

Two dozen Rhode Island CVS pharmacy locations now offer coronavirus vaccines.
Two dozen Rhode Island CVS pharmacy locations now offer coronavirus vaccines. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

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New CVS Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Open In Rhode Island

At this time, CVS is the only place where teachers can get a vaccine appointment in Rhode Island.


Block Island Adopts Moped Restrictions Ahead Of Summer Season

The New Shoreham Town Council voted to allow moped rentals only between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and required riders to watch a safety video.

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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Approved, Arrives In Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health is working to get the initial 9,000 doses to distribution sites in the state.


DCYF Rules Neglect Contributed To Deaths Of Providence Girls

The sisters, aged 7 and 2, died following a fire at their Providence home in late December.

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