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COVID-19 vaccinations will eventually be available free at neighborhood pharmacy chains — just as flu shots are now — thanks to an agreement announced by federal health officials on Thursday.
The feds’ latest distribution partnership with major chain drug stores, grocery-store pharmacies and other networks covers about three out of every five pharmacies in all 50 states and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Covered pharmacies now include retail chains Rite Aid and Walgreens and pharmacies at Albertsons, Publix, Costco and Walmart.
CVS and Walgreens have previously agreed to administer vaccines to nursing home patients. --->READ MORE HERE
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The coronavirus pandemic’s days are numbered — thanks to upcoming vaccines proven effective so far against the bug, Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Thursday.
“Certainly it’s not going to be a pandemic for a lot longer because I believe the vaccines are going to turn that around,” Fauci said at a virtual health conference hosted by London-based think tank Chatham House.
Still, the nation’s top infectious disease expert warned that the novel coronavirus is likely here to stay.
“I doubt we’re going to eradicate this,” he said. “I think we need to plan that this is something we may need to maintain control over chronically. It may be something that becomes endemic that we have to just be careful about.” --->READ MORE HEREFollow links below to related stories and resources:
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