"But there's still a long way to go." Rhode Island expands vaccine access; allows walk-ins. Section 3: Phased Approach to COVID-19 Vaccination Rhode Island’s COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign will be conducted in three main phases: • Phase 1, during which limited vaccine doses are available o Phase 1A will focus on high-risk healthcare workers and first responders Sen. Tim Scott said America is not a racist country. The plan incorporates national public health guidance and local advisory committee input, making vaccine available to Rhode Islanders over the coming months based on age, geography, and health status. If the approval is given, Rhode Island's vaccine distribution plan will immediately go into motion, the department explained. Rhode Island Vaccine Eligibility: Current Phase: Gov. Friday morning, Rhode Island's COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee met to provide an update on Phase 1, discussing how many have been given first … PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island health officials say the state is on track to make everyone ages 16 and older eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by April 19. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, 12,869 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Rhode Island, according to daily data released by the health department. Phase 1 of Rhode Island's vaccination campaign has been focused on preserving the health care system and reaching groups most likely to be hospitalized – nursing home and other congregate residents, people in high-density communities, and older Rhode Islanders. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced a plan today for the next phase of the State's COVID-19 vaccination campaign. But data suggest otherwise. The Rhode Island Department of Health outlined the state's plan for vaccine distribution, including who will get the vaccines and when. Dan McKee announced that all adults are eligible for a vaccine in the state starting April 19. The next phase of vaccinations, including the 65 and older group, calls for a decreasing age eligibility as more vaccine becomes available. "[The vaccine marks] the beginning of the end of the pandemic," said Dr. Philip Chan, a consultant medical director with the Department of Health. Rhode Island lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have shared frustration over the vague timeline of who's getting vaccinated during which phases of the state's vaccine …
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