As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the Carolinas, Walgreens has partnered with trusted leaders and organizations to provide accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines to all North Carolinians. The department is committed to ensuring equitable access to vaccines for everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Walgreens recognizes that longstanding racial and ethnic injustices in the healthcare system have contributed to a lack of trust in vaccines among historically marginalized populations. To address this issue, the NCDHHS has focused on building trust with these communities through its vaccine prioritization and distribution plan.

The plan aims to ensure that all individuals who want a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination can receive one. The department has identified five groups for vaccine distribution, with the final group comprising everyone who wants a vaccination.

Group 5, which will be eligible starting April 7, includes workers in various sectors such as transportation and logistics, water and wastewater, food service, shelter and housing, finance, information technology and communications, energy, legal, media, public safety, and public health. Additionally, this group includes individuals who are incarcerated or living in close group settings who have not been vaccinated due to age, medical condition, or job function.

Group 4, which will be eligible between March 17 and March 31, consists of adults at high risk for exposure and increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This group includes frontline essential workers, such as those in sectors essential to the functioning of society who are at substantially higher risk for exposure to COVID-19.

Group 3, which will be eligible late February or early March, comprises frontline essential workers. These individuals play a critical role in maintaining the functioning of society and are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19.

By providing accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines and ensuring equitable access to these life-saving vaccinations, Walgreens is playing a vital role in combating the pandemic and protecting the health and well-being of North Carolinians.

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