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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced on Tuesday that the state is partnering with cities and towns on a plan to get first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all K-12 teachers, school staff, and child care workers by the end of the month.
According to the McKee Administration, teachers, school staff, and child care workers at centers and family child care sites licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) will be vaccinated at the existing 30 city- and town-operated clinics throughout Rhode Island. Some clinics are serving more than one community. School staff includes administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, clerical staff, custodial or maintenance staff, bus drivers and bus monitors.
Joined by colleagues from across government, Governor Dan McKee today announced that the state of Rhode Island is partnering with cities and towns on an ambitious plan to get first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all K-12 teachers, school staff, and child care workers by the end of the month.
“Getting our teachers, school staff, and child care workers vaccinated is one of the best things we can do right now to support students, families, schools, and our economy,” said Governor McKee. “Here in Rhode Island, we’ve heard President Biden’s directive, and his goal is our goal. Child care and in-person learning are essential services, and we should treat them that way. I want to thank the leadership of our cities and towns for stepping up to help us meet this moment and get these workers vaccinated quickly, efficiently, and safely.”
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Rhode Island teachers, school staff, and child-care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Governor McKee says
Also, people age 50 and older may be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine if they live in certain parts of Providence that have been hit hard by the pandemic.
By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated March 9, 2021, 1:05 p.m.
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Kate Dusel, of Bristol, R.I., is an eighth grade teacher in Newport. She was able to book an appointment on March 4 in the Providence Place Mall CVS Pharmacy for a COVID-19 vaccine, which was administered by pharmacy tech Jasmine Lopes-Jackson.Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff