CVS In Watertown To Administer Coronavirus Vaccine

WATERTOWN, MA — CVS locations in Watertown will soon offer the COVID-19 vaccine. Eighteen CVS locations in Massachusetts will distribute 21,600 doses of the vaccine. More locations and appointments will become available as vaccine supply increases.

Vaccinations in CVS' could start next week — the push is part of the state and federal government's effort to broaden vaccine accessibility. Watertown is one of 15 municipalities with participating CVS locations.

Appointment-only vaccinations will begin Feb. 11 and bookings will be available as early Feb. 9. People will be encouraged to utilize an online scheduling tool.

Watertown has two CVS locations, it is unclear which location will host the vaccine.:

• 27-43 Main Street
• CVS HealthHUB at 189 Watertown Street

Only residents eligible under state guidelines will be able to get the vaccine. Massachusetts this week started Phase Two of its plan, vaccinating people 75 and over. See who else will soon be eligible.

Watertown has seen a total of 1,779 positive COVID-19 cases and administered 66,071 tests.

Patch reporter Mike Carraggi contributed to this report.