Walgreens Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations in 49 States, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico
April 12 2021 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Company surpasses 11 million COVID-19 vaccines
administered, continues to expand access in medically underserved
communities
Walgreens is now administering COVID-19 vaccines at a majority
of its stores in 49 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, as
the company continues to play an integral role in the nation’s
vaccination and pandemic response efforts. With the initiative to
vaccinate residents and staff in long-term care facilities nearly
complete, close to 60,000 immunizers are now administering
vaccinations at more than 7,000 Walgreens stores and through
off-site clinics. The company has administered more than 11 million
COVID-19 vaccinations to date.
“Now more than ever, our pharmacy teams are there for our
patients and customers, administering COVID-19 vaccinations to
protect communities across the country at a critical time,” said
John Standley, president, Walgreens. “As more vaccine becomes
available, and more states and jurisdictions expand eligibility,
we’re continuing to broaden access across our retail locations.
We’re also driving equitable access to vaccines within underserved
communities, to help the nation emerge from this pandemic.”
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. The company
continues to accelerate vaccine efforts according to state and
federal jurisdiction distribution plans, including the Federal
Retail Pharmacy Program, which began in February.
Walgreens focus on ensuring equitable access to COVID-19
vaccines also continues. Through retail locations in medically
underserved areas and areas with a high social vulnerability index
score, as well as through COVID-19 vaccine clinics off-site,
Walgreens is delivering vaccinations directly to some of the
nation’s most vulnerable individuals.
Walgreens has conducted nearly 500 COVID-19 vaccine clinics to
date in underserved areas across the country, including locations
in California, Illinois, Georgia and Mississippi. Hundreds more
off-site clinics are planned for the months ahead with partners
including Uber, local community organizations, and most recently,
national partners including the 100 Black Men of America Inc., and
the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. From Houston and
Chicago to Milwaukee and El Paso, Walgreens is working in
collaboration with partners on the ground to accelerate equitable
access and to remove transportation barriers for individuals
hardest hit by the pandemic.
Supply of COVID-19 vaccines remains limited at this time and
available by appointment only. Individuals eligible to receive
COVID-19 vaccines vary per state and can schedule appointments by
visiting Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or by calling
1-800-WALGREENS, with scheduling options available in English and
Spanish.
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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