Health officials briefed the house task force on a number of topics including the delta variant, an update on school vaccines, mask mandates for health care workers, and vaccine mandates.Īmong some of the early topics discussed is the news from Pfizer, seeking approval for its vaccine to be used in kids ages 5 to 11. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island House of Representatives COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force met Tuesday afternoon to hear an update on the vaccine program and other COVID-19-related matters.