Rhode Island Reaches 90% COVID-19 Vaccine Milestone In Adults

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island reached another major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, getting at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 90 percent of adults in the state.

This means Rhode Island met the ambitious goal set by Gov. Dan McKee at the beginning of the year, when the vaccination campaign first started.

"Rhode Island might be small, but we are mighty — especially when it comes to getting shots in arms," McKee said. "Thank you to each and every Rhode Islander who stepped up to get vaccinated. It is because of you that we are leading the nation in vaccinations and economic recovery. Let’s keep going."

The Ocean State currently ranks second in the country when it comes to the percentage of the population that is fully vaccinated, according to the governor's office. Meanwhile, the Moody's back-to normal index currently ranks the state third in the country and first in the region for economic recovery.

The 90 percent milestone was reached as Rhode Island becomes second among the 50 states in percentage of the population that is fully vaccinated. Additionally, the Moody’s Back-to-Normal Index, comprised of 37 national and seven state level indicators, ranks Rhode Island third nationally and first in the region for the state’s economic recovery.

Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, said the 90 percent milestone "is the latest example of how Rhode Islanders have stepped up phenomenally throughout our COVID-19 vaccination campaign to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities."

"Kudos are also due to all the community organizations throughout the state that worked so hard to get as many Rhode Islanders vaccinated as possible," Alexander-Scott continued. "To the eligible people who have not been vaccinated yet, it’s not too late. COVID-19 vaccine is your best protection against serious COVID-19 illness. Visit C19vaccineRI.org, and get vaccinated today."