Politics & Government
Pawtucket COVID Vaccine Clinics Now Open To All Residents
Age restrictions for Pawtucket clinics are no more, and the city expects more doses of the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna shots.
PAWTUCKET, RI — As of today, age restrictions for vaccination clinics in Pawtucket will be removed, and opportunities to get a COVID-19 shot will be opened to all residents, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien has announced.
However, people must 18 or over to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and be 16 and over for the Pfizer vaccine.
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On Monday morning, no new opportunities were listed on the city's COVID-19 website. However, Pawtucket is expecting additional doses in the coming weeks. Those who complete an online form at www.pawtucketri.com/covid19 will receive information about upcoming city-sponsored clinics. Residents may also visit the website at any time. Those who need further assistance can still reach out to the BEAT COVID-19 call line at 855-843-7620.
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health thanked Grebien and the people of Pawtucket for their work through the state’s High Density Community (HDC) initiative.
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"We are very thankful for the partnership we’ve had with the City of Pawtucket and the many community partners throughout the city who are working so hard to keep people healthy and safe,” said McKee in a statement.
“All Rhode Islanders in every ZIP code should have an equal opportunity to be healthy,” said RIDOH director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott. She noted that the virus has had a disproportionate effect on communities such as Pawtucket, and said the HDC initiative is geared toward accelerating vaccine distribution in hard-hit communities.
“We are continuing to work with the state through the High Density Community initiative in order to continuously get vaccines in the arms of Pawtucket residents,” said Grebien. “I thank Governor McKee and Dr. Alexander-Scott for their leadership in getting our diverse community vaccinated.”
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