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Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills
“If you’ve had a problem finding the vaccine, stick with it. More vaccine is on the way,” the CDC director said.

Moderna readies its updated COVID vaccine for fall, but demand could be tepid
The Cambridge biotech’s stock is down sharply so far this year following its meteoric rise during the pandemic.

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COVID-19 by the numbers in Rhode Island
With the pandemic state of emergency set to end in May both nationally and locally, here's a look at some of the state's key statistics.

More Rhode Island COVID-19 vaccine resources

Click below for more information and answers to some of the most-commonly asked questions about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine.
What to expect before, during, and after your vaccination appointmentHow to schedule an appointment at a state-run clinic in R.I.Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine before going to school in Rhode Island?Frequently asked questions (and answers) from the CDCFrequently asked questions (and answers) from R.I. Department of HealthHow do the side effects compare with other vaccinations?

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Another poll has McKee more popular than Biden in Rhode Island

A new survey shows 44 percent of residents like the way McKee is handling the pandemic, while only 37 percent approve of how Biden is handling it.

The Globe’s 10 most read stories of 2022

With the year drawing to a close, we took a look back at the stories that resonated with readers the most.
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Poll: Governor McKee’s COVID-19 approval rating hits 44 percent

The number of Rhode Islanders who approve of how McKee is handling the pandemic is slowly ticking up, but he still trails behind most New England governors.
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Poll: R.I. still backs COVID-19 vaccine requirement, but support is dipping

A majority of Rhode Islanders still believe in a vaccine mandate, but support has fallen below 60 percent for the first time.
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A closer look at COVID-19 hospitalizations in Rhode Island

COVID-19 has become much more of a primary or contributing cause for hospitalizations in Rhode Island in the past few months.
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R.I. will be the first in the nation to open a test-to-treat COVID-19 clinic

Residents will be able to take a COVID-19 test and immediately see a provider to determine if they’re eligible for a free prescription for Paxlovid.

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RI HEALTH

Providence Public Schools will mask up starting Tuesday

The rise in COVID-19 cases has led to a new mask requirement at Providence Public Schools starting on Tuesday.
RI HEALTH

COVID-19 is worse than official data show, former R.I. health department official says

The former acting co-director of the Health Department’s Health Equity Institute criticized Governor Dan McKee for dismantling protections and ignoring the severity of current surge.
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Another spike in COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island

But health leaders say they're hopeful that high vaccine rates, treatments, and precautions (like mask wearing) will help avoid a surge similar to the one the state saw after Christmas.
RI HEALTH

‘COVID-19 is back in Rhode Island,’ Central Falls health strategist warns

Dr. Michael Fine details surge in Central Falls, the ‘canary in the coal mine,’ but the state Health Department says it expects ‘moderate increases and decreases’ with COVID-19 now ‘an endemic disease’ in RI.
RI HEALTH

Eleanor Slater Hospital sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

The 20 positive cases among staff and patients comes just a few weeks after Rhode Island’s state-run hospital began allowing employees to work even if they’re unvaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Survey: Rhode Islanders still strongly support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A poll found that 64 percent of residents said they believe everyone should be required to get the vaccine, support that has been consistent in eight surveys since December 2020.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Yet again, the US is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
RI HEALTH

Coronavirus levels rising in Rhode Island waste water

“To me, this is a really, really important thing to keep an eye on,” Dr. Megan Ranney said. “The reality is today, even with the uptick seen in the wastewater monitoring, we are still at one of the lowest points in the pandemic in terms of cases.”
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An update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccination rates

With booster shots stalled, it was time to see how R.I. compares to other states. Turns out that just like with overall vaccination rates, R.I. has among the best booster rates in the country.
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With COVID cases plunging, Central Falls is ready to bring back Salsa Night

Once a hot spot, the 1.2-square-mile city has seen the number of cases plunge from 1,328 per week in January to 10 per week in March.

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COVID rules have changed. Here’s what an expert recommends if you test positive.

COVID cases are on the rise again, but treating the virus looks different this year than it has in years past.

RI SHORE ACCESS

RI ACLU asks fire district to withdraw letters identifying public access donors as potential witnesses in shoreline dispute

The Weekapaug Fire District letters were perceived as an “intimidation tactic,” the RI ACLU said.

RI COURTS

Judge refers R.I. attorney general to disciplinary board over his tweets

Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Procaccini accuses Attorney General Peter F. Neronha of violating rules of professional conduct with his tweets during a trial.

RI SPORTS

Ed Cooley, on leaving the place that raised him: ‘I needed something different for my own soul’

“Like, enough. I’d had enough. I’ve done it. I’ve lived here my whole life,” Cooley said, of his decision to leave Providence. He’s now dedicated to resurrecting the men’s basketball program at Georgetown.

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R.I. congressmen split on another antisemitism vote

Representative Gabe Amo approved a resolution stating that anti-Zionism is antisemitism, while Representative Seth Magaziner voted "present." Neither explained their votes.

RI NEWS

Providence Streets Coalition urges city leaders to pursue strategy to minimize serious crashes

The group has been compiling data about traffic crashes and fatalities that have happened in the city over the last decade. They'd like to see changes.

RI ARTS

Trinity Rep reimagines Charles Dickens’ holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’

With a middle-aged Scrooge and several neurodivergent actors, director Stephen Thorne says this year's show “opens up opportunities for people to see themselves and their direct experience."

COMMENTARY | BILL BARTHOLOMEW

Amid housing crisis, R.I. must adapt existing structures to meet the moment

It is essential that existing non-residential properties are converted to house many R.I. communities, and that the new Adaptive Reuse law is not used as a means to create only luxury housing.