Walgreens Completes More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations
January 22 2021 - 8:02AM
Business Wire
Company remains on track to complete first
vaccine doses in skilled nursing facilities by Jan. 25
Walgreens has administered more than 1 million COVID-19
vaccinations across long-term care facilities and other vulnerable
populations identified as part of state and jurisdiction
distribution plans. The company also remains on track to complete
the administration of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in skilled
nursing facilities by Monday, Jan. 25.
Walgreens began administering COVID-19 vaccinations as part of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pharmacy
Partnership for Long-Term Care Program on Dec. 21 and has continued
to expand vaccine efforts according to state and jurisdiction
distribution plans.
“Thanks to the dedication of tens of thousands of Walgreens
pharmacy team members, we have been able to provide 1 million
COVID-19 vaccinations to those who need them most in just one
month,” said John Standley, president, Walgreens. “This
unprecedented effort has not been without challenges, but as
federal, state and local jurisdictions continue to advance their
prioritization and distribution plans, we have been able to rapidly
expand vaccine access to our nation’s most vulnerable populations
and help our communities begin to emerge from this pandemic.”
Walgreens is also providing COVID-19 vaccinations to additional
vulnerable populations as determined by states and jurisdictions.
The initial supply of vaccine is extremely limited and available to
eligible individuals by appointment only at designated Walgreens
stores. COVID-19 vaccines are not available to the general public.
Eligible individuals vary based on state and jurisdiction
guidelines and may include healthcare workers, people ages 65 and
older and individuals with pre-existing conditions. Walgreens will
not be providing vaccinations on a walk-in basis during Phase
1.
Walgreens continues to follow all state and federal COVID-19
vaccination reporting protocols. Information and data regarding
Walgreens long-term care facility vaccination efforts are available
here with updates provided at approximately 4 p.m. CT on weekdays.
More information on Walgreens efforts to support communities during
the COVID-19 pandemic is available here.
Additional imagery, b-roll and multimedia assets are available
on the Walgreens newsroom.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the Retail Pharmacy
USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a
global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. As America’s most
loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to
champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America.
Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a
neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million
customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in
the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy
and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and
patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with
platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the
latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in
local communities nationwide.
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