Walgreens Surpasses 29 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations Administered, Implements New Policies to Continue to Lead Fight Against Pandemic
04 August 2021 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
Walgreens sees demand for vaccines and testing
growing significantly; reinstating mandatory face covers for all
U.S. team members, and vaccinations for those based in support
offices
As a leading healthcare company, Walgreens announced today it
has administered more than 29 million COVID-19 vaccinations across
the U.S., as demand has increased more than 30 percent in some key
areas and testing has more than doubled. It also now requires all
U.S. team members to wear face covers, and everyone at support
offices to be vaccinated (or enroll in a testing program).
“As always, our top priority is ensuring the health and safety
of our team members, customers and patients, and as a company
deeply committed to health and wellness, our mission has never been
more critical,” said Roz Brewer, CEO, Walgreens Boots Alliance,
Inc. “COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective,
and are critical to stopping the spread of this terrible virus and
ensuring all our communities are protected.”
Growing Demand for Vaccines, Testing
The recent increase in COVID-19 levels, particularly the Delta
variant, is driving greater demand for vaccines and testing across
Walgreens stores.
Walgreens has administered more than 29 million COVID-19
vaccines to date – approximately eight months after beginning the
vaccination effort on Dec. 18, 2020.
Over the past several weeks, Walgreens has seen greater than 30
percent growth in vaccine administration in key areas of the
country that have previously been slower to vaccinate. States that
have seen the most notable growth in vaccination rates during this
time period, include:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Tennessee
- Texas
Demand for COVID-19 testing has also continued to rise
significantly, as testing volume across Walgreens stores doubled
chainwide from June to July. Florida, Missouri and parts of the
Gulf Coast are seeing the largest increases, up 30 percent in
testing week-over-week.
Face Covers
Walgreens has reinstated face covering requirements for all team
members – regardless of vaccination status – in all stores,
distribution centers and offices nationwide, effective today.
The company continues to monitor and follow the latest guidance
from the CDC and local and state health officials, and encourages
all customers, including those who are vaccinated, to wear face
covers in its stores to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Vaccination Mandate
Team members based in the company’s U.S. support offices are
required to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30 with any of the
vaccines currently available. Team members who work in these
locations who are unable to be vaccinated will be required to
enroll in a COVID-19 testing program.
While Walgreens strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination for all
team members, at this time, this mandate does not apply to U.S.
team members in stores, distribution centers or other facilities or
non-U.S. support offices.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States
segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global
leader in retail 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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