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Your Jaw Is Going To Drop When You Hear This Major Covid Announcement From CVS

December 24, 2020 by Justine Schwartz
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CVS Health has “formally launched” their Covid-19 vaccination program. We just got chills!

After announcing last week that they had given out the very first doses of the vaccine, the company follow-up this week with a Tweet cementing their roll-out of the vital immunizations.

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On Friday, the company announced that they were administering their first-ever Covid-19 vaccines.

The @CVSHealth Twitter account shared a photo of frontline workers administering the vaccine to “staff and residents of long-term care facilities in Connecticut.”

“A momentous and emotional day for so many,” they captioned the pic. We couldn’t agree more! We’re not crying, you’re crying.

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On Monday, December 21st, the company posted an update on social.

“We expect to administer up to 4 million #vaccines to residents and staff over the next approximately 12 weeks,” they announced.

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The Rhode Island-based company asserted that "Our work is just beginning!" and used the hashtag #CVSHeartAtWork which showcases the work of CVS employees who are supporting their communities through healthcare work.

With nursing homes and long-term care facilities being hit the hardest due to the coronavirus outbreak, it is so touching to see them finally receiving life-saving vaccines.

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Earlier this month, chief medical officer Dr. Troy Brennan told CNN's Kate Bolduan that the company was prepared to administer the vaccines within "days" after it received approval. They weren't kidding around!

The company has been working alongside Operation Warp Speed and competitor Walgreens to distribute the vaccine to the most critical groups. Godspeed!

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Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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Frustrated older woman holding her head in distress.
Woman experiencing chest pain, looking concerned.
Various types of bread displayed on a wooden surface.
Woman holding her head in distress or frustration.
Woman experiencing joint pain and discomfort.
Popular fast food options from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic coffee beverage.
Wooden board featuring bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Pouring vitamin D oil into palm for supplementation.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Older woman taking supplements with a glass of water.
Brazilian food dish with rice, beans, and chicken served.
Handful of dietary supplements held by a celebrity for health.
Checking the time while enjoying a hearty breakfast.
Pouring supplement powder into a glass for a health drink.
Woman exercising, promoting fitness and wellness in a vibrant environment.