Block Island Times

Reminder to residents and visitors

As Covid cases continue to rise on the island, with 15 cases in the past three weeks, please remember that Block Island’s indoor mask mandate is still in effect.Governor McKee recently issued a mask mandate for Rhode Island for venues of over 250 people, with smaller venues having the option ofrequiring masks or proof of vaccine. Block Island’s mask mandate is more stringent and requires masks for all indoor public spaces, regardlessof vaccination status. Please continue to mask up and help stop the spread of Covid.Covid testing is available weekly at the Fire Barn without an appointment, and vaccine appointments are available by signing up at www.vaccinateri.org.

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