FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The United States moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 282, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 282 on Tuesday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
State outlines enforcement plans for vaccinating health care workers
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Department of Health unveiled Tuesday how they plan to enforce the state's mandate that health...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 329, with 1 new death
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 329 on Monday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 881 over the weekend, with 3...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 881 from Sept. 17 through Sunday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department...
Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will ease foreign travel restrictions into the United States beginning in November, when his administration will require all...
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group...
FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
WASHINGTON (AP) – An influential federal advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, dealing...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 343, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 343 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Group files suit challenging R.I. school mask mandate
PROVIDENCE (AP) – A group of Rhode Island parents and grandparents has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Daniel J. McKee's statewide school mask...
