For Second Week In A Row, RI's Coronavirus Numbers Plunge

Weekly percent positivity, case numbers and hospitalizations are all at their lowest levels in months.

Dunkin' Donuts Center Vaccine Site To Close: Patch PM

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RI's Newest Phase Of Vaccine Distribution | Patch PM

The state is moving towards a community-based approach, aimed at making vaccine doses accessible to all eligible residents.

'Cautiously Optimistic': RI Coronavirus Trends On The Decline

Rhode Island's percent positivity rate fell below 2 percent last week, and both cases numbers and hospitalizations dropped.

Newport County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Newport area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Fully Vaccinated RIers Can Go Maskless Outdoors Starting Friday

The new guidance is based on the latest information from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

Half A Million RI Residents Have At Least 1 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

"Get vaccinated, that's the most important thing you can do," Gov. Dan McKee said.

New County Health Rankings Reveal Strengths In Newport County

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Newport fared before the pandemic.

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.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2021: Where To Go In Newport

Last October, the agency collected more than 57 tons of unwanted medications across New England, a new record.

Hospital Capacity In Newport Area: Update

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Newport Holding Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic For BIPOC Residents

The pop-up clinic is part of the state's effort to focus on equity in vaccine distribution.

Hundreds Of Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Available In RI

All Rhode Island residents aged 16 and older can now make an appointment to get their coronavirus vaccine.

Newport's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Near State Average

The rate of fully vaccinated Newport residents per 100,000 people is slightly below the state average of 3,860.

16,000 Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments To Open In RI | Patch PM

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Rhode Island Adding 16,000 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

More than one-third of Rhode Island adults have their coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Dan McKee said.

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

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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.

Newport County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Newport area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Rhode Island's Latest Coronavirus Changes: What To Know

From who's eligible to get a vaccine to what to expect at large events this summer, here's what you need to know.

RI Adding 7,300 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

Thousands of new appointments for the state-run vaccine sites will be added Tuesday morning.

RI's Upcoming Vaccine Shipment Not Affected | Patch PM

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RIers Aged 50-59 Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine Starting Monday

New appointments for the state-run mass vaccination sites will continue to be added on Tuesdays and Fridays.

New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Opening In RI | Patch PM

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Newsweek Top Hospitals Ranking Includes Newport

Newport Hospital was named among the country's best health care facilities.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Newport Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Rhode Island is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

2 New Vaccine Sites To Open In RI This Weekend | Patch PM

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RI Dept. Of Health Calls For Visits In Nursing Homes | Patch PM

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Visitation A Must At RI Nursing Homes, Health Officials Say

The Department of Health sent a memo to all long-term care facilities in the state reminding that visitation is a requirement and a right.

RI Named 2021's Worst State For Doctors: WalletHub

The Ocean State and several of its New England neighbors were ranked at the bottom of the list.

New Appointments Coming For Middletown Coronavirus Vaccine Site

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced it will add about 1,500 appointments for Friday and Saturday.

RI Expects To Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults April 19

The state will be able to reach this timeline if more doses are provided to the state by the federal government, Gov. Dan McKee said.

New Appointments Coming To RI's State-Run COVID-19 Vaccine Sites

The Rhode Island Department of Health will add 1,890 new appointments for the three state-run sites starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

See how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

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

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What To Know About Rhode Island's Latest Coronavirus Changes

From changed restrictions on businesses to when the next group can expect to become eligible for the vaccine, here's what you need to know.

Vaccine Eligibility For High-Risk, 60-64 RIers Expected Mid-March

The focus on getting vaccine doses to teachers isn't expected to delay the start of the next group.

A Year In Quarantine: RI Marks Coronavirus Anniversary | Patch PM

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RI Marks Coronavirus Pandemic Anniversary: A Look Back

From the initial flurry of closures to taking it outside and protecting your household, here's a look at the hardest year in recent memory.

2 New State-Run Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Coming To Rhode Island

One site will be in Middletown and the other in Woonsocket.