How we're responding to COVID-19
Our stores have always been at the heart of America’s communities – a role we take very seriously, especially during this unprecedented time for our country. We are doing everything we can to help ensure the health and well-being of our team members and customers during the pandemic, and that includes keeping everyone updated and informed.
Below, you’ll find all of our latest news, stories, videos and more pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information about Walgreens' Long-Term Care Facility COVID-19 Vaccination Program, please click here.
Below, you’ll find all of our latest news, stories, videos and more pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information about Walgreens' Long-Term Care Facility COVID-19 Vaccination Program, please click here.
Latest updates
22 January 2021
COVID-19 FAQs
FAQs and real-time information on our response to the coronavirus pandemic. Last updated Jan. 22, 2021.
Latest stories
18 January 2021
Tackling a tough opponent takes teamwork
Walgreens pharmacists run defense against COVID-19, helping to vaccinate thousands at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
15 January 2021
Rina Shah provides update on long-term care facility vaccination rollout
Our group vice president, pharmacy operations & services joins a Kaiser Family Foundation panel discussion on the challenges and successes experienced so far
05 January 2021
The vaccine and me
A Walgreens registered store manager and pharmacist shares her experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and her thoughts on being part of the solution to end the pandemic.
21 December 2020
‘This is my proudest moment’
Reflections from the Ohio pharmacist who administered the first of what eventually will be millions of COVID-19 vaccines from Walgreens.
16 December 2020
Day in the life: Meet the duo leading Walgreens’ COVID-19 vaccine efforts
Masks are required – and so is a massive amount of teamwork. Learn what it’s like leading teams across the company on the biggest vaccine coordination in Walgreens history.
Press releases
26 January 2021
Walgreens Will Complete the Administration of COVID-19 First Doses in Assisted Living Facilities by Mid-February
Walgreens has provided more than 1.3 million COVID-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities and other vulnerable populations identified as part of state and local jurisdiction distribution plans. The company completed the administration of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in skilled nursing facilities on Monday, Jan. 25 and will complete first dose vaccinations in assisted living and other long-term care facilities that selected Walgreens as their vaccine provider by mid-February.
22 January 2021
Walgreens Completes More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations
Walgreens has administered more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities and other vulnerable populations identified as part of state and jurisdiction distribution plans. The company also remains on track to complete the administration of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in skilled nursing facilities by Monday, Jan. 25.
06 January 2021
Walgreens Expects to Complete Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine First Doses in Skilled Nursing Facilities by January 25
Walgreens expects to complete the administration of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in skilled nursing facilities by Monday, Jan. 25. The company is also rapidly expanding access to vaccinations among assisted living facilities and additional vulnerable populations outlined by states and local jurisdictions as part of expanded distribution plans.
21 December 2020
WALGREENS AND LABCORP MAKE PIXEL BY LABCORP™ AT-HOME COVID-19 COLLECTION KIT AVAILABLE THROUGH WALGREENS FIND CARE®
Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company that is focused on advancing health and guiding patient care decisions, and Walgreens today announced that the Pixel by Labcorp™ At-Home COVID-19 Collection Kit is now available from Labcorp through Walgreens Find Care®, a digital health platform available on the Walgreens app and Walgreens.com. Walgreens currently offers COVID-19 testing in more than 1,100 drive-thru locations across the country.
18 December 2020
Walgreens Begins Administration of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine in Long-Term Care Facilities
Today Walgreens began administering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff at long-term care facilities in a monumental first in the company’s 119-year history. Pharmacists are providing the vaccinations at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Ohio and Connecticut as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care Program.
