The company emphasized, however, that providing space for testing will not affect its customers. “We’re working with the administration and other partners to help facilitate COVID-19 testing with a common goal of increasing frequency and efficiency.”ĬVS said details are still being worked out based on the number of tests available and geographic needs. “Given our physical presence in communities across the country and ability to reach millions of consumers with innovative, local solutions, we’re in a unique position to help address the COVID-19 pandemic,” CVS Health said in a press release. “Collaboration with health officials, the government, and across our industry and other sectors is critical at this time.” “These are extraordinary times that call for extraordinary measures, and Walgreens is honored to join the Administration, CMS, CDC and others in our industry to work together in providing access to government COVID-19 testing,” said Richard Ashworth, Walgreens president. The testing locations and timing will be announced at a later date in collaboration with the Trump Administration, CDC, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the company said. Walgreens said it will dedicate temporary space outside stores at select locations, such as parking lots, to set up areas where non-Walgreens health personnel can administer novel coronavirus testing. Washington, DC-Two large pharmacy chains are on board to help the U.S.
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