When Can My Under-12 Kid Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? | Patch PM

RHODE ISLAND — Today is Tuesday, Sept. 14. Here's a look at what you might have missed in the Ocean State:

• Masks are here to stay in Rhode Island: Gov. Dan McKee will extend the requirement that schools have universal masking policies.
• Funeral arrangements have been announced for the unvaccinated Barrington police officer who died from COVID-19.
• East Providence police are looking for the public's help following a hit-and-run crash.
• Halloween is quickly approaching, which means Spirit Halloween stores are back open in Rhode Island.

Scroll down for more on those and other stories Patch has been covering around Rhode Island today.

Today's top story

With Rhode Island students back in school, many parents and families have asked when the federal government will approve vaccine doses for children under 12. While the exact timeline still isn't clear, the head of the state's vaccination program said approval is "guaranteed" by the end of the year, but could come as soon as the end of October.

Read the full story here.

Wednesday's other top headlines

• Funeral Set For Barrington Police Sgt. Gino Caputo: Sgt. Caputo, 58, of Johnston, died Saturday after a five-week-long battle with COVID-19.
• East Providence Police Seek Help Investigating Hit-And-Run Crash: East Providence police said they do have video of the crash, but they're looking for more video and information from the public.
• RI Governor To Extend School Mask Mandate: The universal masking requirement in Rhode Island schools is here to stay.
• Where To Find Spirit Halloween Stores In Rhode Island In 2021: Already thinking about Halloween? Here's where you can find this year's costume.