Rehoboth Town Nurse Sees Hope in Covid Fight

Acting Town Nurse Jessica Potter briefed the Board of Selectmen about the status of the state’s Covid-19 vaccination effort Monday. Potter noted the increased number of public vaccination sites was “the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Beginning February 1, adults over 75 years of age will be eligible for vaccinations. Potter said of the town’s 12, 922 residents, 3,570 are over the age of 62. Potter said there are 468 residents in isolation and 599 confirmed or probable cases of Covid-19, an increase over last week’s figures.

Currently, vaccination sites include CVS and Walgreens in Fall River. Potter’s goal is to enlist local businesses to provide vaccinations. In addition, she would like the ability to vaccinate residents at their homes. Selectman Gerry Schwall noted the town had “turned the corner” on the pandemic and instructed Potter to provide updates on the town website.