[Summit] Covid and Vaccine Updates from Councillor Helen Anthony & the U.S. Census [Covid News no. 422]

Wed Feb 17 17:43:48 UTC 2021

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Dear Neighbors, 

I hope this finds you well. Today the RI Department of Health opened scheduling for state vaccine clinics, and I wanted to share that information with you. If you know someone aged 75 or over, please help ensure they know about opportunities for vaccination. I expect the eligible age range to expand soon as supplies allow. 

Let's take care of one another. 

Helen
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COVID Updates

   - RI Department of Health
   - Vaccination in RI
   - State of Rhode Island
   - RI Governor's Office
   - City of Providence
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   - Providence Public Schools
   - Brown: Healthy Brown; Report concerns at 877-318-9184 or 863-3322 or online using this form
   - RISD: COVID Information; Report concerns using this form
   - RI State Police COVID tip line: 401-764-5554
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Providence City Council Meetings

Next City Council Meetings:  February 18 and March 4 at 5:30pm. Tune in to meetings on Zoom -- look for a link at the end of the agenda -- or on the Council's YouTube channel. Agendas and minutes are posted on the City of Providence Open Meetings Portal, and you can register to receive notice of any city committee or board meetings.
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COVID Vaccination
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|  I encourage everyone to sign up for multiple information streams about available vaccines. The information will continue to change as more vaccines become available. 

Targeted Groups & Timeline
Vaccine distribution at public clinics is prioritized by age group -- currently people aged 75 and over and certain health care professionals are eligible in RI. Learn more here: https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination

NEW: RI Department of Health
The state has released vaccination appointments for eligible Rhode Islanders February 18- February 27 at the Dunking Donuts Center in downtown Providence at 1 LaSalle Square and at 100 Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston. 

You MUST have an appointment to get vaccinated. Schedule an appointment at vaccinateri.org or on an automated phone line at 844-930-1779.

Click here to sign up for email updates about vaccination from RI DOH. 

Pharmacies
Pharmacies offer vaccines to people in targeted age groups. Appointments appear and are filled throughout the day, so keep checking back for available slots. 

Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
CVS: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

City of Providence
The city is hosting weekly vaccine clinics for people in targeted age groups. When your age group becomes eligible you will hear directly from the city if you sign up here:  VaccinatePVD.com 
If you are 75 or older you can register for an appointment now using the links below: 

   - Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   - Friday, February 19, 2021
   - Saturday, February 20, 2021
If you need assistance signing up for a vaccination appointment, dial 3-1-1 to speak with the Mayor's Center for City Services. Know that they are getting a high volume of calls. Please do not use these links if you are not 75+, but please do share them with neighbors 75+ who may need assistance getting a vaccination.  |

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COVID Testing
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|  The RI Department of Health encourages everyone to get tested regularly.

Ward 2 COVID Testing
The First Unitarian Church of Providence at One Benevolent Street is offering free weekly rapid COVID testing in partnership with the RI Department of Health and the RI National Guard. Every Wednesday from 2-6pm tests are administered by medical technicians, and results are available within 15 minutes.  Click here to download the registration form and bring it with you, or fill one out when you arrive. Questions? admin at firstunitarianprov.org

Other COVID Testing
The state is offering free COVID testing at locations throughout the state. Some sites require an appointment in advance. Learn more here: https://covid.ri.gov/testing  |

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March 2 Special Election
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|  At our last meeting the City Council voted unanimously to support the slate of seven bonds to invest in our state. Rhode Island will hold a state-wide vote on the bond initiatives on March 2. The complete guide to state referenda and voting is here. 

If you are voting by mail:   
   - You can drop your ballot in the drop box at Providence City Hall or any other official drop box 24 hours a day
   - You can track the status of your mail ballot here
Or February 10-March 1: Early in-person voting at Providence City Hall 

On March 2 the only poll open on the East Side will be at Temple Beth-El at 70 Orchard Ave. Anyone can vote there regardless of where they live in Providence. Polls close at 8pm.   |

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Homestead Exemption Deadline: 3/15
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|  The Tax Assessor's Office has extended the deadline for Homestead Tax Exemption applications to Monday, March 15.  You can file your application online, in person at City Hall or via mail. Details here:  https://e.providenceri.gov/homestead-recertification/
Contact the Tax Assessor at TaxAssessors at providenceri.gov or 401-680-5229, and the city also suggests calling 3-1-1 or visiting PVD311.com.  |

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Imagine Downtown PVD
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|  Imagine Downtown Providence is gathering input at a March 10 public meeting about downtown's public spaces including Kennedy Plaza, the Rink, Waterplace Park, and the Downtown Riverwalk. To register for the 6pm meeting on March 10th, click here.   |

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Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 1:09:24 PM ESTSubject: Indirect Impact of COVID-19 Results in Higher Pandemic Death Toll

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