Illinois COVID Vaccine: CVS Pharmacy Expands to IL with New Appointments Available Saturday

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

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

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The company now administers vaccines in nearly 1,200 stores in 29 states and Puerto Rico.

“We are increasing the number of active stores and expanding to other states as quickly as supply allows, with the capacity to deliver 20 to 25 million doses per month,” said Karen S. Lynch, president and CEO of CVS Health. “We are also focusing on priority populations, including vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic as well as teachers and school support staff.”

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Appointments are available to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, with a priority for Pre-K to 12 educators and staff and educators for the month of March.