Health & Fitness
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.
Gov. Dan McKee (are you used to saying that yet?) and Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, had a lot of news to announce at this week's coronavirus news conference.
Since there's a lot of information to wade through, Patch is here to help you keep up-to-date on all the latest changes. Here's a look at 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.
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RI Lifts Some Coronavirus Restrictions On Gyms, Restaurants
Funeral homes will also be allowed to double their capacity at memorial services.
Rhode Island Ramps Up Coronavirus Vaccines For Teachers
Gov. Dan McKee said he aims to get shots in the arms of every educator in the state by the end of the month.
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RI Conducting 2nd Round Of Coronavirus Blood Tests
The serology testing allows the Rhode Island Department of Health to see what residents have coronavirus antibodies in their blood.
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