COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Booster doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are available to eligible Rhode Islanders as of Friday, September 24. This follows CDC’s recommendation to make booster doses of Pfizer vaccine available to certain people. For more information on eligibility, please see https://covid.ri.gov/boosterdoses. People who are eligible should get their booster doses at least six months after their second dose of Pfizer. We expect demand for Pfizer vaccine to be high through October given our very high vaccination rates. We encourage everyone to make an appointment to get vaccinated when possible. This will help Rhode Island be able to administer vaccines quickly and efficiently. You can find appointments at any of the options listed at C19VaccineRI.org. If you need help making an appointment, please call 844-930-1779 or 2-1-1.
COVID-19 and Wearing Masks The Rhode Island Department of Health recommends wearing a mask indoors near anyone you don’t live with. If you're fully vaccinated, this is only when community spread is substantial or high. Your mask should fit snugly but comfortably over your nose, mouth, and chin without any gaps. Rhode Island Masking FAQs Masking requirements Learn more about current masking requirements in our Rhode Island Masking FAQ. Wear the right mask Wear a mask that protects you and your household. Taking care of your masks Masks save lives A mask should not be a sign of weakness. A mask should not be a political statement. A mask should not be another way to divide us. A mask is just a mask and masks save lives. Wear a mask and keep your distance. Please see below for more information from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – this may take a moment to load. You need javascript enabled to view this content or go to source URL.
