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Walgreens Statement in Support of President-Elect Biden\u2019s COVID-19 Update<\/b><\/p>\n

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nFollowing President-elect Joe Biden\u2019s COVID-19 Update, Walgreens issued the following statement from John Standley, Walgreens president.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWalgreens applauds President-elect Biden plan to accelerate vaccine distribution efforts by utilizing pharmacies across the country. With our nationwide footprint, extensive vaccine experience, trusted community presence and pharmacy expertise, Walgreens is well-positioned to administer COVID-19 vaccines and help our nation emerge from this pandemic.\n<\/p>\n

\nWhile we have been vaccinating our most vulnerable population in long-term care facilities since late December, our team members embedded in the communities we serve stand ready, willing and able to vaccinate in our stores. We look forward to working with the president-elect to expand vaccines in a way that is convenient and equitable for all Americans.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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\nWalgreens (www.walgreens.com<\/a>) is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. As America\u2019s most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.\n<\/p>\n

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Walgreens Statement in Support of President-Elect Biden\u2019s COVID-19 Update DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Following President-elect Joe Biden\u2019s COVID-19 Update, Walgreens issued the following statement from John Standley, Walgreens president. \u201cWalgreens applauds President-elect Biden plan to accelerate vaccine distribution efforts by utilizing pharmacies across the country. With our nationwide footprint, extensive vaccine experience, trusted community presence and pharmacy expertise, Walgreens is well-positioned to administer COVID-19 vaccines and help our nation emerge from this pandemic. While we have been vaccinating our most vulnerable population in long-term care facilities since late December, our team members embedded in the communities we serve stand ready, willing and able to vaccinate in our stores. We look forward to working with the president-elect to expand vaccines in a … <\/p>\n

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