Press Release
Hannaford gearing up to play crucial role in COVID-19 immunization effort
Dec. 29, 2020
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Pharmacies across its five-state region will be offering vaccinations
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For Immediate Release
December 29, 2020
Contact: Eric Blom, 207-885-3132
Hannaford gearing up to play crucial role in COVID-19 immunization effort
Pharmacies across its five-state region will be offering vaccinations
Scarborough, Maine -- Hannaford Supermarkets is actively preparing for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in our pharmacies and to be a significant partner in immunizing the public across its five-state operating area.
Hannaford was approved in November by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide COVID-19 vaccinations and has signed with the Centers for Disease Control to be a recipient of vaccines. The company operates 156 pharmacies across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.
“Our stores and our pharmacy teams have been crucial resources for the public during the health crisis, providing essential food and medicine throughout the pandemic. We are excited that we will be a big part of helping people across our five-state market get access as quickly as possible to the vaccine that provides protection from this virus,” said Wendy Boynton, RPh, Director of Pharmacy Services at Hannaford.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the U.S. government's partnership with numerous pharmacies such as Hannaford. The partnership recognizes that pharmacies are a vital resource for public health, providing broad and easy access to immunizations.
While Hannaford does not have information about when it will begin receiving doses of the vaccines, the company is acting today to be prepared for quick distribution during Phase 2 of the immunization plan. Hannaford has:
- Purchased additional freezers and prepared pharmacies to receive the vaccine
- Provided additional training and education to pharmacists, pharmacy interns and technicians
- Purchased additional personal protective equipment
- Developed digital appointment forms and scheduling tools to decrease wait times and maintain social distancing
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About Hannaford Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 184 stores in the Northeast, including 156 pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com.