Rhode Island's percent positivity rate fell below 2 percent last week, and both cases numbers and hospitalizations dropped.
Here is how the Newport area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
The new guidance is based on the latest information from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.
"Get vaccinated, that's the most important thing you can do," Gov. Dan McKee said.
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By May 28, Rhode Island's restaurants and businesses can return to 100 percent capacity and the social gathering limit will be lifted.
Last October, the agency collected more than 57 tons of unwanted medications across New England, a new record.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.
The pop-up clinic is part of the state's effort to focus on equity in vaccine distribution.
All Rhode Island residents aged 16 and older can now make an appointment to get their coronavirus vaccine.
The rate of fully vaccinated Newport residents per 100,000 people is slightly below the state average of 3,860.
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More than one-third of Rhode Island adults have their coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Dan McKee said.
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There are several options to book a vaccine appointment in the state.
From who's eligible to get a vaccine to what to expect at large events this summer, here's what you need to know.
Thousands of new appointments for the state-run vaccine sites will be added Tuesday morning.
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New appointments for the state-run mass vaccination sites will continue to be added on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Newport Hospital was named among the country's best health care facilities.
Here is how Rhode Island is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
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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.
The Ocean State and several of its New England neighbors were ranked at the bottom of the list.
The Rhode Island Department of Health announced it will add about 1,500 appointments for Friday and Saturday.
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.
The Rhode Island Department of Health will add 1,890 new appointments for the three state-run sites starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
See how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.
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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.
The focus on getting vaccine doses to teachers isn't expected to delay the start of the next group.
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One site will be in Middletown and the other in Woonsocket.
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More hours/appointments for COVID-19 testing available in Riverside and Newport; new satellite testing location in Warren, RI
Rhode Island is taking a three-pronged approach: state-run sites, community clinics and pharmacy partners.