Latest Coronavirus News In Rhode Island: What You Need to Know

Cranston RI

18 March, 2021

6:55 PM

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As is the case most Thursdays in Rhode Island, a lot of news came out of Gov. Dan McKee's weekly news conference with state leaders. Patch has your back: here's what you need to know. RI Expects To Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults April 19 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. New Appointments Coming For Middletown Coronavirus Vaccine Site The Rhode Island Department of Health announced it will add about 1,500 appointments for Friday and Saturday. New State-Managed Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Opening In Rhode Island The Woonsocket site is set to open in the coming weeks, with a site in West Kingston opening not far behind. RI Seeing 'More And More' Cases Of U.K. Coronavirus Variant Rhode Islanders are encouraged to continue to wear a mask when around anyone outside their household to help slow the spread. Walmart, Stop & Shop Stores To Offer Coronavirus Vaccine In RI Four Rhode Island Stop and Shop stores will offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Blue Cross, Blue Shield Of RI To Stop Free Coronavirus Treatments The company will continue to provide coronavirus vaccine and testing coverage free of out-of-pocket costs.