CVS will begin rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations starting February 11.
Supply for the vaccines comes directly from the federal government and equals about 250,000 doses.
As a start, the vaccines will be limited to 11 states and will expand to additional states as the number of stores are available for distribution.
“Our presence in communities across the country makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner,” said Karen S. Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health. “This is particularly true for underserved communities, which have been a focus for us throughout the pandemic.”
There are nearly 10,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, with almost half located in communities ranked high or very high in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social Vulnerability Index. More than 90,000 health care professionals including pharmacists, licensed pharmacy technicians, and nurses will participate in the vaccination effort, giving CVS Pharmacy the capacity to administer 20 – 25 million shots per month.
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Vaccines in a retail setting will be offered on an appointment-only basis via CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and those without online access can contact customer service: 1-800-746-7287. For CVS Pharmacy locations that will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on February 11, appointments will become available for booking as early as February 9 as stores receive shipment.
Below is the list of the lucky 11 states:
California 81,000
Connecticut 6,800
Hawaii 4,400
Maryland 11,000
Massachusetts 21,600
New Jersey 19,900
New York 20,600
Rhode Island 3,400
South Carolina 15,300
Texas 38,000
Virginia 26,000
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