12 CVS Pharmacies In CT To Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine

CONNECTICUT — CVS will begin to administer coronavirus vaccines next week at stores across Connecticut.

About 6,800 vaccine doses will be distributed at 12 CVS stores starting Thursday, Feb. 11. Bookings will begin as early as Monday.

CVS said stores in these nine communities will distribute the vaccine:

• Avon
• Bristol
• Coventry
• Glastonbury
• Guilford
• Hamden
• Middletown
• North Haven
• Uncasville

As more supply becomes available the company will expand to more locations and offer additional appointments.

"One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner," said Karen S. Lynch, president and chief executive officer, CVS Health.

"We continue to be grateful for the commitment of our frontline colleagues whose dedication has allowed us to deliver care and peace of mind throughout the pandemic."

Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy locations in Connecticut will be available to individuals meeting state criteria, which will confirmed by the state in advance of the rollout.

Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: 800-746-7287.

Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

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Connecticut won't be the only state where the medicine will be offered at local CVS outlets. The vaccine will be showing up at CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the country as more vials become available, ramping up to 20 – 25 million shots per month. Approximately 335 pharmacy locations across California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia are on CVS' rollout plan.

In addition to serving the general public at retail sites, CVS has also committed to completing COVID-19 vaccinations for residents and staff at more than 570 long-term care facilities across Connecticut.