RI Rolls Out Moderna, J&J Vaccine Boosters | Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at the headlines you may have missed around Rhode Island today.

Today's top story

More COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available in Rhode Island, after the FDA and CDC both approved booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines this week.

Anyone aged 18 and up who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot is encouraged to get a booster, while Moderna is more limited, following the same guidance as Pfizer, which was given the green light for boosters in late September.

Read the full story here.

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While pumpkin patches may have the spotlight in fall, corn mazes are another fun fall activity in Southern New England. Where's your favorite place to spend an afternoon getting lost?

Not sure where to go? Check out Patch's 2021 corn maze guide for Rhode Island.

Friday's other headlines

• Deer Collisions Climb In Rhode Island In The Fall: Fall is deer mating season in Rhode Island, the time of year the state sees the most deer crashes.
• Cranston School Placed On Lockdown Over Pickup Issue: Report: A father became violent after he could not pick up his daughter, WPRI reported.
• 5 Historic Homes Currently On The Market In Rhode Island: Now's your chance to live in a home built before the start of the American Revolution.