Illinois COVID vaccine: CVS pharmacy expanding to IL with new appointments available on Saturday

CHICAGO (WLS) – CVS Pharmacy has announced an expansion of its COVID vaccine program in Illinois, with new appointments scheduled for Saturday.

Appointments can be made at CVS.com or the CVS Pharmacy app or by calling customer service at (800) 746-7287.

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The company is now administering vaccines in about 1,200 stores in 29 states and Puerto Rico.

“We are increasing the number of active stores and expanding to other states as fast as the supply allows, with the capacity to administer 20 to 25 million injections per month,” said Karen S. Lynch, president and chief executive officer of CVS Health. “We are also focused on priority populations, including vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, as well as teachers and school support staff.”

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Consultations are available to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, with pre-K priority through 12 educators and staff and daycare centers for the month of March.

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