The Department of Health and Human Services will extend its partnership with national pharmacy and grocery retail chains in order to provide Americans access to COVID-19 testing.
In Chicago, the company has 100 of its 118 area stores up and running, and 107 of its 113 stores in Minneapolis-St. Paul are open with regular business hours.
Richard Ashworth is leaving Walgreens after a nearly 30-year career with the retailer to lead Tivity Health, a provider of fitness, nutrition and social engagement solutions.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's executive chairman and CEO affirmed the company's support for communities of color and called for underlying issues and systems of oppression to be addressed collectively.
On April 25, Walgreens is offering special discounts to medical, police and fire first responders to recognize their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Walgreens stores nationwide are resuming standard operating hours, but some locations will continue operating under the adjusted hours implemented in March.
