COVID-19 Boosters OKed For Certain RI Residents | Patch PM

Happy Friday, Rhode Island, and welcome to Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around the Ocean State.

Today's top story

COVID-10 vaccine boosters are here, but only for certain Rhode Islanders. On Friday, the Department of Health announced that eligibility has been expanded to residents aged 65 and older, those with underlying health conditions and people who are at a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure due to their job.

Only people who initially received the Pfizer vaccine are eligible to get a booster shot at this time.

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Picture this:

Check out this beautifully sculpted mermaid that "washed up" on Salty Brine State Beach earlier this month. Even sea creatures need a break sometimes.

Friday's other headlines

• Where To Find Corn Mazes In Rhode Island 2021: Patch can't help you make your way through a corn maze, but it can help you find one.
• Walkthrough Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Returns To RI In 2021: This year's event will celebrate the greatest moments of the last 150 years of music.
• Former Pawtucket Theater Busted As Pot Farm: Police Police found about 1,300 plants and 81 pounds of harvested marijuana in the former Gamm Theatre building.

That's it for today, Rhode Island. Enjoy your weekend!