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Ohio Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Providers, Aims for Mass Vaccination Sites

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Ohio is continuing to add to its list of coronavirus vaccine providers as the state works to distribute vaccines to residents. The state's efforts are part of a federal retail pharmacy program that aims to reach high-risk individuals and further the vaccination process. With new pharmacies joining the list, Ohio is taking a step towards increasing vaccine accessibility and reaching more people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 160 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio will begin receiving shipments of the coronavirus vaccine under the federal retail pharmacy program.
  • The program, in partnership with 21 national pharmacy partners, aims to reach people who are high-risk for severe illness from coronavirus.
  • Distribution will also expand to all 194 Kroger pharmacies in Ohio, as well as 17 new independent pharmacies.
  • An exact timeline for vaccine availability at Rite Aid and Kroger pharmacies has not been released.
  • Ohio is scheduled to receive 223,025 first doses next week, an increase of about 10,000 vaccines from this week.
  • The state aims to open bigger mass vaccination sites as it receives more vaccines.
  • Over 1,161,000 people in Ohio have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and 374,380 have completed the vaccine.

Statistics:

  • 878 coronavirus vaccine providers are currently in Ohio.
  • The state is scheduled to receive 223,025 first doses next week.
  • The increase in first doses from the previous week is about 10,000 vaccines.
  • Over 1,161,000 people in Ohio have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
  • 374,380 people in the state have completed the vaccine.

Sources:

  • [Springfield News-Sun, Ohio at www.springfieldnewssun.com](Springfield News-Sun, Ohio at www.springfieldnewssun.com)
  • [Tribune Content Agency, LLC](Tribune Content Agency, LLC)

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