Thank you, Rhode Island, for the trust you have placed in me these past ten years. It has been a privilege to serve as your treasurer and governor, and I know the future is bright.

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As we mark this anniversary, today I’ll be joined at 3pm on Facebook Live by Dr. Laura Forman and Dr. Selim Suner to reflect on the past year and discuss where we go from here. Tune in here:

Today is the one year anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 in RI. It's been a long, difficult year, filled with tragedy, heartbreak, and loss. But in our darkest days, we came together and we lifted one another up. We did what Rhode Islanders always do: we found hope.

Great meeting with @LGDanMcKee this afternoon to discuss the next steps in Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout. With a 1.9% case positivity rate and over 225,000 vaccine doses administered, we’re on a good path.

On a video call with the vaccine team about what we’re doing this weekend and into the week to quickly get shots in arms. Thank you to these dedicated public servants.

Today we remember the lives lost as we mark 18 years since the Station nightclub fire. Today and every day, our thoughts remain with the victims and their families.

Construction in Rhode Island never stopped during COVID. We implemented rigorous protocols and were able to keep workers safe & employed. Today I was thrilled to visit the hardworking crew building the new Aloft Hotel in Providence.

Great, informative briefing with the whole-of-government vaccine team this morning. Our new vaccination sites are working efficiently and effectively, and we’re continuing to focus on speed and scale.

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I was saddened to hear of Judge Wiley's passing. A veteran, a brilliant legal mind, and RI’s first Black judge, he helped pave the way for a new generation of talented, diverse lawyers to serve on our courts. I'm keeping his family in my thoughts during this difficult time.

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Earlier today, we announced the next steps in our vaccination campaign. This afternoon at 2:30 I’ll be on FB Live with Dr. Alexander-Scott and @ChrisCallahanRI to talk about our approach so far, where we’re going & what RIers can expect. Tune in at

Rhode Island is well-positioned to stay ahead of COVID-19. Now, with a single website and phone number to sign up for appointments at any of our State-run sites, we’re taking our successful testing model and bringing it to this final frontier in our fight to end this pandemic.

We’re also dramatically scaling up capacity in these State-run sites, with more sites to come online in the northern and southern regions of Rhode Island and a goal of doubling the daily capacity at State-run sites from 1,400 to 2,800 over the coming weeks.

Phase 2 will be all about speed and scale. We’ll continue our partnerships with cities and towns, with an emphasis on the most impacted communities, to ensure the vaccine is efficiently and equitably distributed.

Phase 1 was focused on taking a targeted approach to reach those most at-risk of severe disease and hospitalization, and that approach helped shore up and preserve Rhode Island’s health care system.

The sites are located in the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence and Sockanosett Cross Road in Cranston. Appointments are expected to fill up quickly. Starting on Monday, February 22, scheduling will open up to any Rhode Islander 65 and older.

State-run vaccination sites are now accepting appointments for all Rhode Islanders 75+. To schedule your appointment at one of the State-run sites in Providence and Cranston, visit You can also call our automated line at 844-930-1779.