Walgreens Statement in Support of President-Elect Biden’s COVID-19 Update
January 15 2021 - 9:10PM
Business Wire
Following President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Update, Walgreens
issued the following statement from John Standley, Walgreens
president.
“Walgreens applauds President-elect Biden plan to accelerate
vaccine distribution efforts by utilizing pharmacies across the
country. With our nationwide footprint, extensive vaccine
experience, trusted community presence and pharmacy expertise,
Walgreens is well-positioned to administer COVID-19 vaccines and
help our nation emerge from this pandemic.
While we have been vaccinating our most vulnerable population in
long-term care facilities since late December, our team members
embedded in the communities we serve stand ready, willing and able
to vaccinate in our stores. We look forward to working with the
president-elect to expand vaccines in a way that is convenient and
equitable for all Americans.”
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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