Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing that Rhode Island is pausing administration of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine as federal partners continue gathering more information. No Janssen appointments had been scheduled for release today. RIDOH is directing vaccinators that had made Janssen vaccination appointments to not administer those doses. Additional information will be shared shortly regarding people who had already made appointments for Janssen vaccine. No information reported to RIDOH has indicated that Janssen vaccine represents a health or safety concern. However, RIDOH is taking this step in alignment with federal partners.
Vaccine eligibility for ages 40 and older People age 40 and older who live, work, or go to school in Rhode Island are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Rhode Island. To learn more about how to get vaccinated at retail pharmacies and local and regional vaccine sites, visit C19vaccineRI.org.
COVID-19 Pre-registration alert The COVID-19 pre-registration system started sending appointment notifications on April 7. When it is your turn to make an appointment at a state-run site, the appointment link will come by email from [email protected] or by text from 855-596-1172.
COVID-19 Testing in Rhode Island Schedule a COVID-19 Test Now Click here to schedule a COVID-19 test on portal.ri.gov. State COVID-19 Test Sites State of Rhode Island COVID-19 Test Sites. Calendar of Weekly Rapid Testing Events COVID-19 Testing for K-12 Students and Staff Learn about COVID-19 testing for students and staff in K-12 schools and child care. Information about COVID-19 Test Results Review information about COVID-19 test results. How to get tested for COVID-19 The Rhode Island Department of Health recommends all Rhode Islanders get tested for COVID-19 often. Click here or on the map to find the test site closest to you. There are several ways to get tested for COVID-19 in Rhode Island: Schedule a free test for yourself or a dependent child at a State site. All Rhode Islanders can schedule a test online at portal.ri.gov or by calling 401-222-8022. Get a free rapid test in your local community. Pawtucket and Central Falls residents can call the Beat COVID Hotline at 855-843-7620 to learn more. Call your primary care provider or child’s pediatrician. Ask if they do point-of-care testing or if they can schedule a test for you. Make an appointment at a local respiratory clinic. State COVID-19 testing All Rhode Islanders can schedule a free COVID-19 test for themselves or their dependent child on portal.ri.gov, regardless of whether they have symptoms or insurance. Some State sites are walk-through, and others are drive-through. This list has more information about each location. Anyone tested at a State-run site will get a free KN-95 mask. Learn more about the importance of wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Results from any State-run test sites can be accessed on portal.ri.gov/results. Rapid test results are ready in the same day and PCR test results are usually ready in one to two days. This user guide has step-by-step instructions for accessing results on the portal. Rapid testing For rapid testing, go to portal.ri.gov and schedule an appointment for a BinaxNOW test at one of several locations across the State. Locations that offer BinaxNOW rapid testing are noted on the self-scheduling portal. BinaxNOW testing with same-day results is also available at community testing events. These events are for residents in the local community. Testing is free and appointments are not required. RIDOH recommends that anyone who gets a negative result on a rapid test but has symptoms of COVID-19 schedule a confirmatory PCR test on portal.ri.gov. Learn more about how the BinaxNOW test works. On-site business testing program This program provides Rhode Island businesses with rapid COVID-19 test kits and the training they need so they can conduct regular testing of employees. The employer agrees to train its team, conduct the tests, and report results to RIDOH. For more information, call the Business Testing Contact Center at 888-662-4354 or email [email protected]. This contact center is open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Testing for travelers Check with the health department in the state or country you are traveling to for quarantine guidance and testing requirements. Rhode Islanders planning to travel to a state that requires a COVID-19 test in order to avoid extended quarantine can schedule a test on portal.ri.gov. Since some states and airlines require a lab report as proof of a negative result, RIDOH recommends travelers schedule a PCR test. The result of this test is usually ready in two days. Rhode Islanders travelling to Hawaii should schedule a COVID-19 test at a Walgreens Pharmacy. Tests processed through Rhode Island's COVID-19 testing program will not qualify, according to Hawaii’s travel partner criteria. More travel information is available here. Testing for close contacts The Rhode Island Department of Health recommends all close contacts of people with COVID-19 get tested on day 5 of quarantine or later. If the result is negative, a close contact can end their quarantine after day 7 but should continue to watch for symptoms for 14 days from exposure. Learn more about close contact quarantine requirements. Resources Learn more about testing and the COVID-19 vaccine. Once you’ve gotten any COVID-19 vaccine, continue to take part in required and optional testing at your workplace and elsewhere. Search for a COVID-19 test site near you. Review these frequently asked questions for more information about COVID-19 testing in Rhode Island. Download the latest handouts used at general public test sites and K-12/child care test sites. Watch videos about COVID-19 testing on RIDOH’s YouTube channel. Get treatment if you have COVID-19 and are eligable. Follow these recommendations on how to care for yourself and others after being tested for COVID-19.
State COVID-19 Test Sites State of Rhode Island COVID-19 Test Sites. Calendar of Weekly Rapid Testing Events
COVID-19 Testing for K-12 Students and Staff Learn about COVID-19 testing for students and staff in K-12 schools and child care.
