COVID-19 Response

CVS Health said it expects to have up to 1,000 locations across the country offering COVID-19 testing by the end of May, with the goal of processing up to 1.5 million tests per month.

The company said it would be adding locations in 49 states and Puerto Rico, with a focus on underserved communities — all enabled by an expanded relationship with LabCorp.

All Hy-Vee employees are now required to wear face masks or coverings.

Publix will purchase fresh produce and milk from local farmers and donate the products directly to Feeding America member food banks.

Walgreens is going digital with its sixth annual Red Nose Day fundraiser, which looks to help end child poverty.

A letter to congressional leaders garnered support from 115 representatives, who back a bipartisan push to eliminate DIR fees as part of pharmacies’ COVID-19 relief efforts.

NCPA and NACDS praised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for enlisting pharmacies to serve as COVID-19 testing collection centers. NACDS also lauded Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts.

As more customers groom themselves at home amid the pandemic, Hy-Vee is seeing an increase in sales of hair coloring, hair trimmers, and nail care products.