Warren CVS Location To Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccines

WARREN, RI — Starting next week, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to eligible Rhode Island residents at four CVS Pharmacy locations across the state, including one in Warren. Appointment bookings will become available as soon as stores receive vaccine shipments.

The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant is rolling out public vaccination efforts in eleven states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

Here in the Ocean State, vaccines will be available in East Greenwich, Westerly, Warren and Woonsocket. The limited rollout will include about 3,400 doses total, which will be distributed starting Fed. 11. When more supply becomes available, the company plans to expand to more locations and increase appointments.

Karen Lynch, CVS's CEO and president, said the company's presence in communities across the country is "one of our greatest strengths ... which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner."

"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," Lynch continued.

Appointments are expected to become available for booking on Feb. 9, depending on when stores receive their vaccine shipments. Residents must meet state requirements for eligibility, which at this time is focused on people 75 years and older. The appointments must be scheduled on the CVS website or through the company's app. People without internet access can call 800-746-7287. No vaccines will be given without an appointment.

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