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The Rite Aid Foundation donates $5 million to address COVID-19 panademic

The Rite Aid Foundation donates $5 million to address COVID-19 panademic

CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation on Tuesday announced a $5 million philanthropic package to support the nation’s healthcare providers and first responders; to support children, families and communities impacted by the outbreak; to address geographic pandemic hotspots; and to support Rite Aid’s own associates as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The

Walgreens expands drive-thru testing to seven states

Walgreens expands drive-thru testing to seven states

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Furthering its commitment to provide greater access to COVID-19 testing and community resources, Walgreens is working to expand drive-thru testing to 15 new sites in seven states, the company announced Tuesday. The states included are Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. The expansion is a next step building on Walgreens’

CVS offers rapid COVID-19 testing in Lowell, Massachusetts

CVS offers rapid COVID-19 testing in Lowell, Massachusetts

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Building on learnings from the company’s pilot COVID-19 testing site launched in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts in March, CVS Health on Tuesday announced the launch of a new rapid testing site in Lowell, Massachusetts in conjunction with federal and state officials. The site will provide Massachusetts residents with on-the-spot COVID-19 testing and results at

Kroger proactively implements customer capacity limits nationwide

Kroger proactively implements customer capacity limits nationwide

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Family of Companies announced the adoption of customer capacity limits to further encourage physical distancing in stores. Beginning April 7, the retailer will begin to limit the number of customers to 50% of the international building code’s calculated capacity to allow for proper physical distancing in every store. “Kroger’s introduction of customer

Kimberly-Clark outlines support for COVID-19 global relief efforts

Kimberly-Clark outlines support for COVID-19 global relief efforts

DALLAS  — In response to the current health crisis, Kimberly-Clark and its trusted global brands have announced a series of cash and product donations through the Kimberly-Clark Foundation to help support COVID-19 relief efforts around the world. “Kimberly-Clark’s vision is to provide the world with essentials for a better life, and today, we know our consumers and our people

Supplement industry associations applaud FDA actions to protect consumers from fraudulent products related to COVID-19

Supplement industry associations applaud FDA actions to protect consumers from fraudulent products related to COVID-19

WASHINGTON — The U.S. dietary supplement industry commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect consumers by calling out marketers who make illegal and unsubstantiated drug claims related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.   In February, the industry issued strong warning to companies and consumers to avoid

Rite Aid to hire 5,000 associates, expand COVID-19 activities

Rite Aid to hire 5,000 associates, expand COVID-19 activities

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid  announced on Monday expanded actions the company is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning immediately, Rite Aid plans to hire 5,000 associates for full and part-time roles across the country to support store and distribution center teams. Positions will include cashiers, pharmacy technicians and distribution center associates.

CVS to provide ‘pop up’ Rx support for temporary COVID-19 at New Orleans Convention Center

CVS to provide ‘pop up’ Rx support for temporary COVID-19 at New Orleans Convention Center

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — In coordination with Governor John Bel Edward’s administration, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and state health officials, CVS Health has established a temporary CVS Pharmacy to support the medical monitoring facility inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The move is part of a larger state plan to use the convention center as a

CVS opens rapid COVID-19 testing sites

CVS opens rapid COVID-19 testing sites

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — To help support local communities and the overall health care system in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Health has joined forces with federal and state officials to announce the opening of rapid COVID-19 drive-through testing sites in Georgia and Rhode Island. The test sites will bolster state efforts to manage the spread of the

Kinney Drugs teams with Clayton Distillery to supply hand sanitizer to stores

Kinney Drugs teams with Clayton Distillery to supply hand sanitizer to stores

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Six thousand bottles of liquid hand sanitizer will soon be on their way to Kinney Drugs stores, thanks to Clayton Distillery based in Clayton, NY. “Globally, hand sanitizer is in high demand and extremely short supply right now. We were very happy to partner with another local business to source this product,

Meijer announces new efforts to keep customers and team members safe

Meijer announces new efforts to keep customers and team members safe

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has announced  additional steps it is taking to make its stores safe for both shoppers and team members during COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to amplifying its communication to customers about social distancing practices, Meijer is now asking its customers to limit the number of shoppers who come to the store

BGC continues to implement procedures to safeguard employees, customers

BGC continues to implement procedures to safeguard employees, customers

TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Company’s top priority is the health and safety of our employee-partners and customers. The company has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation since early January and has continued to implement best practices and procedures to adapt its business model to serve during this unprecedented time. “In order to continue serving our

Walgreens rolls out additional safety measures

Walgreens rolls out additional safety measures

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Ensuring the health and safety of its team members, customers and communities is Walgreens top priority, now more than ever. The company is committed to providing a safe environment in stores chain-wide, and is taking additional measures for team members on the frontlines of care, as well as those across its supply

Beiersdorf, maker of NIVEA and more, donates hand sanitizer and skin care to health care workers

Beiersdorf, maker of NIVEA and more, donates hand sanitizer and skin care to health care workers

WILTON, Conn. — In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Beiersdorf, the makers of NIVEA, Eucerin, Aquaphor and Coppertone, are helping medical professionals in the U.S. and abroad. Here in the U.S., they have converted their facility in Tennessee to produce half a million units of medical grade hand sanitizer, and the company  will also be

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