203k Rhode Islanders Have 'Unknown' COVID-19 Vaccine Status

PROVIDENCE, RI — Along with keeping track of the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health has a new counter on its coronavirus website: how far we have to go.

According to the latest data from the department, there are 202,999 Rhode Island residents who are eligible to get vaccinated, but are of "unknown vaccine status."

"Of the estimated 1,056,611 Rhode Islanders, 923,817 people are 12 or older and therefore eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine," the department explained. "Our goal is to reach 100 percent vaccine coverage among eligible Rhode Islanders to better protect those that are not yet eligible for vaccination. Vaccines are safe, effective, and free."

The new data dashboard also has a "thermometer" style graph showing how close the state is to fully vaccinating all eligible residents. As of Thursday, Rhode Island was just a stone's throw from 80 percent of residents with at least one vaccine, at 79.8 percent.

If you are one of those approximately 203,000 Rhode Islanders without a confirmed COVID-19 vaccine, getting one is easy and free. Find a list of vaccine clinics across Rhode Island, and make an appointment on the state's COVID-19 vaccine portal.