By Michael Dabaie

Walgreens said it has provided more than 3 million Covid-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities, as well as additional vulnerable populations prioritized by state and local jurisdictions.

The company said it has completed Covid-19 vaccine first-dose clinics in all long-term care facilities that selected Walgreens as a vaccine provider.

Walgreens began in-store vaccinations in 17 states and jurisdictions as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Feb. 12. The company said it administered nearly all 180,000 doses of the first weekly vaccine allotment within three days.

Beginning Feb. 25, Walgreens will receive a weekly allocation of more than 480,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses.

The company also said it is launching the Vaccine Equity Initiative to increase access to vaccinations, provide education to address vaccine hesitancy and create partnerships to best meet the needs of each community.

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(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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