As February comes to a close here in Rhode Island, I want to make sure you've got the latest info on our COVID-19 response.   Make sure that you're signed up for … more

    Starting today, all Rhode Islanders 65 years old or older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you're in that age group, you can schedule your appointment at one of … more

This was a big week for our COVID-19 response, and I wanted to give you an update on how it's going.   Make sure that you're signed up for the Rhode … more

I have exciting news to share about our vaccination campaign: all Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment at one of our two State-run vaccination … more

Rhode Island has already administered nearly 130,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s still a long way to go. This is a challenge unlike any other we have faced, and we’re … more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE State officials on Feb. 4 announced the easing of a handful of pandemic-related business restrictions - although they cautioned that as new, more transmissible variants of the coronavirus loom, the moves may prove temporary. more

We're continuing to see our COVID-19 case numbers trend in the right direction, with hospitalizations steadily declining and percent positive at its lowest point in over three months. Thank you … more

Earlier tonight, I delivered the 2021 State of the State address and discussed all we have accomplished together these past six years to build a stronger, more equitable and more resilient Rhode … more

NEW: Cranston has set up a website, www.CranstonVaccine.com, through which residents age 75 and older can preregister for the COVID-19 vaccine.   Here’s a statement from the … more

The city is receiving 390 doses of COVID-19 vaccine as part of an initial roll-out, and residents age 75 and older can register for the shots starting tomorrow. Check out the statement from Ken … more

I’m writing today to share an update on where we stand in our COVID-19 vaccination campaign. If you find this information helpful, please sign up for the Rhode Island Department of Health … more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Rhode Island is "e;doing well"e; in its distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations despite the challenges posed by a limited supply coming from the federal level, Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott told members of the more