32 CVS Pharmacies In NY To Give Out Coronavirus Vaccine

NEW YORK — CVS Health will begin to administer the coronavirus vaccine to eligible people next week at pharmacies across New York.

Vaccinations will begin Thursday, Feb. 11, and people can make appointments starting Monday. CVS said it will administer about 20,600 doses at stores in 32 New York communities.

CVS said the vaccine will be available at stores in these 15 communities:

• Batavia
• Bethpage
• Clinton
• Cooperstown
• Eastchester
• Glenville
• Hamburg
• Hudson Falls
• Kingston
• Mattituck
• Owego
• Queensbury
• Saratoga Springs
• Stony Point
• Westfield

The company did not identify the 17 other communities.

"One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner," said CVS President Karen S. Lynch. "We continue to be grateful for the commitment of our frontline colleagues whose dedication has allowed us to deliver care and peace of mind throughout the pandemic."

People must meet New York's coronavirus vaccination criteria and must register at CVS.com, through the CVS Pharmacy app or by calling 1-800-746-7287. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

CVS said it will soon administer the vaccine at 300 stores across 11 states. In addition to New York, the states are California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. The company said it's goal is to administer up to 25 million shots a month.