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As of mid-February 2022, were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, making it and Vermont the two states with the highest percentage of their population to have received two doses.

The percentage of Rhode Island’s population that is 41%, a figure that the state’s hospitals, health systems and health departments are working to increase.

Care New England, based in Providence, Rhode Island, has released a series of short videos with health care leaders thanking community members for being diligent about getting vaccinated but also urging them to “get a booster vaccine today.”

Leaders from across the health system’s network featured in the videos include Paari Gopalakrishnan, president of Kent Hospital; Kayla Cross, family nurse practitioner at Women & Infants Hospital; Seth Koenig, M.D., chief of pulmonary critical care at Kent Hospital; Robin Neale, vice president, quality and clinical effectiveness; and Dionne Poulton, chief diversity officer.

Poulton tells that “Rhode Islanders did a wonderful job getting their primary series of COVID-19 vaccinations. However, research does tell us that the booster significantly increases our protection against the virus.”

She adds: “We continue the fight here every day, every night — but it’s not over. We still need your help. Get your booster.”

By visiting , Rhode Islanders can find the latest vaccine news and guidance as well as links to vaccination locations across the state — from public libraries, schools and churches to local YMCAs and housing authorities. Care New England has a that offers key data, education and other valuable information.