SOUTH CAROLINA (CN2 NEWS) – Publix supermarkets on Wednesday announcing more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in select South Carolina stores. York County is among the places where the vaccine will be distributed. Publix Corporate offices released the following information:
Publix is receiving more doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to administer to eligible individuals at 24 Publix pharmacies in South Carolina. Vaccines will be provided to eligible individuals by appointment only from Saturday, February 6, while supplies last. Some Publix pharmacies included in the previous distribution were not included at this time; however, they may receive doses of the vaccine in the future.
“We are grateful for another opportunity to step up and help protect the safety and well-being of our South Carolina communities,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “At Publix, we believe it is a privilege to serve in times of need.”
Eligibility
According to state guidelines, vaccines can be administered to health professionals, individuals aged 70 or over, residents and employees of long-term care facilities, caregivers of clinically fragile children with a certificate signed by a medical provider to confirm that a caregiver meets the criteria and employees and contractors of the South Carolina state / local government that are essential for administering vaccines and COVID-19 tests.
Commitments
Vaccines are only provided by appointment, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. The system will open on Thursday, February 4, at 6 am Eastern Time, for scheduling times starting on Saturday, February 6. It is not possible to schedule appointments by calling Publix or the Publix Pharmacy.
Locations
Publix Pharmacy will administer the vaccine in the following counties while supplies last: Aiken, Anderson, Beaufort, Charleston, Dorchester, Greenville, Greenwood, Horry, Jasper, Lancaster, Lexington, Pickens, Richland, Spartanburg and York. See a complete list of South Carolina pharmacies that offer consultations for the COVID-19 vaccine. Customers can also use the online booking system to find out if appointments are available at a nearby Publix.
Costs and insurance
Vaccines are provided to eligible individuals, by appointment only, while supplies last, and at no cost to the individual. Health insurance customers must bring their insurance card to the scheduled appointment. Medicare members must bring their red, white and blue Medicare Part B card. Customers without health insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.
Publix pharmacies have also administered the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals in selected locations in Florida and Georgia. The company continues to communicate with the states in its area of operation to supply COVID-19 vaccines as part of its distribution efforts.
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with more than 225,000 associates, currently operates 1,265 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 23 consecutive years, the company has been recognized for Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the best in the food industry. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.