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RI To Require COVID-19 Vaccines For Heath Care Workers | Patch PM

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By October 1, all health care workers in both public and private facilities must get vaccinated or obtain a valid exemption.
By October 1, all health care workers in both public and private facilities must get vaccinated or obtain a valid exemption. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

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COVID-19 Vaccines Required For Rhode Island Health Care Workers

By October 1, all health care workers in both public and private facilities must get vaccinated or obtain a valid exemption.


Woman Dies In North Kingstown Crash

One woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while another driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital.

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YMCA's Camp Fuller Beach Safe To Reopen: Department of Health

Bacteria in the water are back to safe levels.


Newport Mansions Auction Offers Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences

The 2021 online auction is live, offering bidders the chance to go behind the scenes at the mansions, get up close at a concert and more.

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