McKee Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for All Adults (Age 16+)

 

Beginning April 19th Statewide

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee on Thursday announced all Rhode Islanders 16 years and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by April 19, significantly advancing a timeline outlined earlier in the week.

The governor said the decision was made after the federal government shared information earlier this week that indicated the state would be receiving an increase in vaccine supply in the coming weeks.

President Biden has called for states to make all adults eligible by May 1, which state health officials said earlier this week wouldn’t be possible based on projected supply.

McKee said the state could now beat that deadline.

Source: WPRI.com

 
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