Walgreens Expects to Complete Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine First Doses in Skilled Nursing Facilities by January 25
January 06 2021 - 10:16AM
Business Wire
Walgreens continues to accelerate access to
COVID-19 vaccinations among additional vulnerable populations as
part of state and local jurisdictions distribution plans
Walgreens expects to complete the administration of COVID-19
vaccine first doses in skilled nursing facilities by Monday, Jan.
25. The company is also rapidly expanding access to vaccinations
among assisted living facilities and additional vulnerable
populations outlined by states and local jurisdictions as part of
expanded distribution plans.
“Since receiving our first allotments of vaccines in late
December, Walgreens has remained on track in vaccinating our most
vulnerable populations, and we are steadfast in our commitment to
accelerating access to COVID-19 vaccines as we receive additional
guidance from state governments and jurisdictions,” said John
Standley, president, Walgreens. “Walgreens takes immense pride in
being a part of protecting our communities from COVID-19 and
helping the country take this first step toward emerging from this
pandemic.”
As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, Walgreens began
administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff at long-term
care facilities in late December and is now active across 49 states
and Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Activation dates and
prioritization of long-term care facilities were determined by each
state. In accordance with CDC and state guidance, Walgreens
provided COVID-19 vaccination clinics to skilled nursing facilities
first and is expanding to assisted living and other types of
facilities. The company will continue to partner with states and
jurisdictions to provide vaccinations to residents and staff at
35,000 long-term care facilities that are partnering with
Walgreens.
Walgreens will continue to work with states as they finalize
their Phase 1b and 1c plans to administer COVID-19 vaccines to
additional vulnerable populations, which may include essential
workers and people ages 75 and older. COVID-19 vaccines will be
available in all of Walgreens more than 9,000 store locations once
they become available for mass administration. At that time,
individuals will be able to schedule vaccination appointments
through the Walgreens app or online.
“Walgreens pharmacy team members are embedded in communities and
have more than a decade of experience providing immunizations,”
said Standley. “They will continue to play a critical role in
educating patients and supporting the administration of vaccines,
including in rural and underserved communities.”
Walgreens is committed to driving health equity throughout the
roll out of COVID-19 vaccines. Reaching underserved and rural areas
is a critical component given the disproportionate impact of
COVID-19 in these communities. While nearly 80 percent of the U.S.
population lives within five miles of a Walgreens pharmacy,
Walgreens is committed to leveraging different models, such as
mobile and off-site clinics, to ensure the delivery of vaccines in
underserved and rural areas. These communities have been a focus
throughout the pandemic, with more than 70 percent of Walgreens
COVID-19 testing sites located in socially vulnerable areas and the
implementation of off-site clinics and voucher programs to ensure
access to flu vaccinations in underserved areas.
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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