Current Guidelines:

Please click here for Executive Order of 21-116 (Protecting Public Health by Wearing Masks or Face Coverings or Obtaining Proof of Vaccination in Indoor Public Places). Measures focused on masking and proof of vaccination which is based on the indoor capacity of the venue:

• For larger-scale venues and establishments, universal masking will be required of employees and patrons inside regardless of vaccination status.
• For other venues under that capacity, universal masking or proof of vaccination will be required of employees and patrons inside
• Office-based businesses and manufacturers will require either masking or proof of vaccination for all persons on their premises.
•  Protect Your Household from COVID-19

Testing: There are several ways to get tested for COVID-19 in Rhode Island.  Click here to find the test site closest to you.

• Primary care offices: If you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your primary care provider or child’s pediatrician. Ask if they do point-of-care testing or if they can schedule a test for you.
• Retail pharmacies: Make an appointment for a COVID-19 test at a pharmacy near you.
  • CVS Pharmacies 
  • Walgreens Pharmacies 
• Respiratory clinics: Some respiratory clinics will accept new patients or patients from other healthcare practices. Some clinics will only test existing patients.
• State-run test sites: Schedule a free test for yourself or a dependent child at a State-run COVID-19 test site. All Rhode Islanders can schedule a test online at portal.ri.gov or by calling 401-222-8022.
  • You do not need an appointment to get tested at a mobile test site in your community.

Rhode Island's Status: Rhode Island is fully open, with 100% capacity at restaurants, museums, retail, places of worship, and gyms.  Indoor and outdoor capacity is at 100% with no cap.  Full guidance continues to be available on www.ReopeningRI.com and at covid.ri.gov.