More than 5,000 Walmart stores will have a Covid-19 vaccine, declares society
90% of Americans live less than 10 miles from a Walmart.
More than 11 grocery stores, pharmacies and other places have signed an agreement with the US government to offer people a CVIV-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Walmart is part of it, and this offers nearly 3 million people the chance to get it in their neighborhood.
The chief doctor of the companysaid in a new statement than 90% of Americans live less than 10 miles from Walmart and thatMore than 5,000 pharmacies of the store will bear and administer a vaccine. Currently, in the United States,There are 4,748 Walmart locations across the 50 states and 599 Sam's Club sites. (Keep yourself safe withVitamin doctors exhort everyone to take right now.)
The government will allocate the vaccine (or vaccines) to the states, which will then decide who can get it and when, says Dr. Tom Van Gerder. Walmart pharmacists are preparing not only freezers, dry ice and other vaccine storage requirements, they also educate other workers in this regard and what eligible determines them.
"With 90% of the American population living less than 10 miles from Walmart, we will play an important role to ensure that those who want a vaccine to obtain one when they are eligible for the prioritization of their state. "said Van Guilder," especially those who are difficult to reach parts of the country who have recently been affected by the epidemic. "
It stresses the importance of continuing to follow social distancing guidelines, continuing to wear a mask and avoid large gatherings. For more things to stay safe during your purchases at Walmart and other grocery stores, here is theThe best tips for making safe grocery stores in the middle of the coronavirus.
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