Walmart Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Drive to Reach More Residents in Vulnerable Communities
February 25 2021 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
To drive higher vaccination rates in vulnerable communities by
improving access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Walmart is creating a
series of community events to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
across the country. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) is providing Walmart with allocation of the vaccine for this
new effort, which Walmart is launching in partnership with local
community leaders and nonprofit organizations.
These new events mark an expansion of Walmart’s role with the
Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and are supplementing Walmart’s
ongoing vaccination program at more than 1,400 pharmacies
nationwide in 35 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., through
federal and state efforts.
Walmart selected many of the new locations after an analysis of
area demographics, local health needs and gaps in critical access
to medical services, to pinpoint communities where Walmart can make
the greatest impact for populations most in need. The community
vaccine events will take place at 43 locations across 18 states,
including drive-thru locations in Walmart parking lots, in-store
and across several offsite locations in partnership with community
organizations such as Casa del Inmigrante/Immigrant Home
Foundation, a nonprofit serving immigrants in Las Vegas, Nevada;
the Indianapolis Urban League in Indiana; and Jackson Housing
Authority and Wishrock at the Golden Key Envision Center in
Jackson, Mississippi.
“We have two goals as we administer vaccines: first, to reach as
many people as possible to enable reopening efforts, and second, to
ensure equitable vaccine distribution across the communities we
serve. We have focused most of our events in medically underserved
neighborhoods, and we are proud to play a part in increasing access
to the vaccine in these communities,” Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive
vice president, Health & Wellness, said. “We will continue to
engage within our communities to find new ways to reach additional
customers with our vaccination programs as we work towards the
eventual end of the pandemic.”
Walmart plans to continue these new events over the next several
weeks as vaccine allocations allow and is currently planning them
in the following states:
- Alabama
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
Vaccine supply and eligibility will vary based on state and
local guidelines. Eligible customers can schedule a vaccine
appointment at Walmart through its digital scheduler at
www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine. Appointments are limited and will be
updated as vaccine allocation allows. In addition to scheduling
appointments, the digital scheduler will provide a reminder when it
is time for customers to return for their second dose of the
vaccine.
Walmart will continue to share new updates on its role in the
COVID-19 vaccine rollout at
corporate.walmart.com/covid-vaccine.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores,
online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 230
million customers and members visit approximately 10,800 stores and
clubs under 51 banners in 25 countries and eCommerce websites. With
fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2
million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in
sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity.
Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting
corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on
Twitter at twitter.com/walmart.
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