CVS Health to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines at Over 80 Pharmacy Locations in Florida as Part of Multi-State Activation

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CVS Health has announced the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations at 81 select pharmacy locations in Florida, including CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy. This initiative follows a successful launch in 11 other states, with approximately 62,000 doses available weekly. Patients in Florida must register online for appointments, with no walk-ins allowed. CVS aims to enhance vaccine access, especially for underserved communities, and anticipates expanding the program as more supply becomes available.

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• Expansion of vaccination sites to 81 locations in Florida.
• Availability of approximately 62,000 weekly vaccine doses.
• Focus on underserved communities, particularly Black and Hispanic populations.

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• No walk-in vaccinations allowed; appointments required online.
• Limited supply may restrict initial access.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin to administer vaccines to eligible populations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations across Florida. The announcement was made today during a news conference with Governor Ron DeSantis.

"I'm pleased to join CVS Health today to announce 81 additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across our state, including 67 in Miami-Dade County," said Governor DeSantis. "These sites at select CVS Health locations will build on the progress we've made at existing retail sites and provide greater access to the vaccine in Florida's communities. We look forward to the success of this partnership and will continue working to expand vaccine availability to Floridians."

For the select CVS Health retail locations that will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida, appointments will become available for booking later this week as stores receive shipments of vaccine. Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in Florida will be available to individuals meeting state criteria, which will be confirmed by the state. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

Supply for the limited rollout in the state, which is sourced directly from the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, will be approximately 62,000 total weekly doses. Participating CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations are in the following Florida counties: Broward, Collier, Escambia, Flagler, Hendry, Gadsden, Hillsborough, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Polk, St. Lucie, and Volusia. As more supply becomes available, the company will expand vaccine access through an increasing number of store locations in more Florida counties.

"One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and inclusive manner," said Ahmed Velez, Region Director, CVS Health. "We look forward to continuing to work with the state to defeat the virus and deliver on our shared commitment to increase access to the vaccine for underserved communities, in particular Florida's Black and Hispanic populations."

The 81 locations across Florida follows the successful February 12 rollout in 11 states, including California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Vaccines will eventually be available at CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the country subject to product availability, with the capacity to administer 20 – 25 million shots per month.

In addition to making COVID-19 vaccines available in local pharmacy locations, CVS Health continues to make progress in its effort to vaccinate residents and staff at more than 2,000 long-term care facilities across Florida through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. As made clear by regularly updated data CVS Health makes publicly available, the company has completed vaccines for all skilled nursing facilities, will complete second doses at assisted living and other facilities by mid-March,¹ fulfilling the company's commitment to help protect a population disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. 

Multimedia assets, including b-roll and still photography from long-term care facility and in-store COVID-19 vaccinations, are available here. More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the pandemic is available at the company's frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB® locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable and simply better. Learn more about how we're transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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1 Excludes facilities that 1) requested a later date due to a COVID-19 outbreak or other reason, 2) were rescheduled due to lack of responsiveness, or 3) requested to be added to the program after the start date or did not meet original program criteria regarding distance from CVS Pharmacy locations, but CVS Health has opted to support.

 

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FAQ

What is CVS Health's plan for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida?

CVS Health will administer COVID-19 vaccines at 81 selected pharmacy locations across Florida to enhance access for eligible populations.

How many COVID-19 vaccine doses will CVS provide weekly in Florida?

CVS plans to provide approximately 62,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly at its participating locations in Florida.

When can people start booking COVID-19 vaccination appointments at CVS in Florida?

Appointments for vaccinations will be available for booking later this week as CVS locations receive vaccine shipments.

What is required for scheduling a vaccination appointment at CVS?

Individuals must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Is CVS providing walk-in vaccinations for COVID-19 in Florida?

No, CVS is not providing walk-in vaccinations; individuals must have an appointment to receive the vaccine.