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What To Know About RI's Latest Coronavirus Rule Changes| Patch PM

From higher quality masks to reopened bars, here's what you need to know.

Starting Friday, Rhode Island's social gathering limit will be raised to two households indoors.
Starting Friday, Rhode Island's social gathering limit will be raised to two households indoors. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

Welcome to Thursday's edition of Patch PM. A lot of changes were announced in Rhode Island today, here's everything you need to know.


Rhode Island Raises Social Gathering Limit To 2 Households

Up to three households can gather outdoors, Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said.


Bars Reopen, Capacity Increased Under New RI Coronavirus Rules

Houses of worship and other venues of assembly can also increase their capacity to 40 percent.

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'High-Quality' Masks Needed In RI To Protect Against Coronavirus

As more contagious variants of the virus circulate, it's not just about masks, but also how well they protect the wearer.


2 Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Sites To Open In Rhode Island

The Sockanosset Cross Road site and the Dunkin' Donuts Center will vaccinate hundreds of Rhode Islanders each day.

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