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RI giving 'benefit of the doubt' to those younger than 75 getting vaccines Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal © David DelPoio/The Providence Journal Alexander-Scott When it comes to getting vaccinated for COVID-19 in Rhode Island, asking forgiveness may be more effective than asking for permission. A day after announcing that the state would begin vaccinating people younger than 75 starting Monday, the Rhode Island Department of Health on Thursday confirmed that younger people are being vaccinated already. And for the moment at least, state Health Director Dr. Ni...

Everything you need to know about getting a coronavirus vaccine in Rhode Island Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the vaccination process By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated March 29, 2021, 9:57 a.m. Email to a Friend Medical staff worked to keep things flowing smoothly at the vaccination clinic Central Falls High School in Rhode Island.JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images PROVIDENCE — Since vaccination distribution began in mid-December, state health officials have defended their “targeted” approach to Rhode Island’s rollout, which focused on inoc...

While millions of Americans wait for the COVID-19 vaccine, hospital board members, their trustees and donors around the country have gotten early acce ...

Playing favourites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots by Russ Bynum, Michelle R. Smith And Rachel La Corte, The Associated Press Posted Jan 30, 2021 12:20 pm EDT Last Updated Jan 30, 2021 at 12:28 pm EDT While millions of Americans wait for the COVID-19 vaccine, hospital board members, their trustees and donors around the country have gotten early access to the scarce drug or offers for vaccinations, raising complaints about favouritism tainting decisions about who gets inoculated and when. In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha opened an inquiry after reports that two hospital...

Disclosures could threaten public confidence in a national rollout already marked by vaccine shortages. Author: Associated Press Updated: 1:17 PM EST January 30, 2021 While millions of Americans wait for the COVID-19 vaccine, hospital board members, their trustees and donors around the country have gotten early access to the scarce drug or offers for vaccinations, raising complaints about favoritism tainting decisions about who gets inoculated and when. In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha opened an inquiry after reports that two hospital systems off...