PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island reached another vaccination milestone on Wednesday as the state shifts to a more community-based approach.
New data from the R.I. Department of Health shows 405,000 people are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state and more than 558,000 are at least partially vaccinated.
Cranston High School West hosted a clinic on Wednesday to provide the opportunity for students 16 and older to get vaccinated. Barrington is scheduled to hold a clinic on Thursday, while Johnston and North Kingstown plan to administer doses on Friday.
Participating CVS, Walgreens, Stop & Shop and Walmart pharmacies are now offering walk-up vaccinations, as are the state-run clinics in Providence, Cranston and Middletown at select dates and times.
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Health officials on Wednesday also reported 252 new positive cases. More than 18,000 tests were administered on Tuesday, putting the daily positivity rate at 1.4%.
One more Rhode Islander has died after contracting the virus, according to the data. The reported death toll is up to 2,682.
Currently, 125 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, health officials said, with 23 patients in the intensive care unit and 17 on ventilators.
