Wisconsin Walgreens to Get the COVID Vaccine

Thursday, February 4th, 2021 -- 10:03 AM

(WMTV) Thousands of pharmacies across the nation, including those in Wisconsin, will soon have access to COVID-19 vaccines by way of the Biden administration.

In an announcement Tuesday, the White House named 21 partners in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The initial shipment to 6,500 stores nationwide will begin Feb. 11.

Walgreens locations, including those in Wisconsin, will offer the doses for free. Individuals who are in eligible groups can book an appointment online.  “We expect 175,000 doses next Thursday, and we will start as soon as next Friday to administer those vaccines,” said Kevin Ban, the chief medical officer for Walgreens.

According to the CDC, Walgreens was selected as a partner in Wisconsin after officials considered the number of stores and the ability to reach at-risk groups.  The agency still leaves it up to the state to determine who is vaccine-eligible.

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