US Booster Shot Rollout Begins... Administered at Major Pharmacies and State Governments

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] The United States has begun administering COVID-19 booster shots to the elderly and those vulnerable to illness.

According to foreign media on the 24th (local time), Americans eligible for the booster shot have started receiving it at about 80,000 locations nationwide, including 40,000 local pharmacies.

Major pharmacy chain CVS announced that it would begin administering Pfizer vaccine booster shots starting that day. Other large pharmacy chains Rite Aid and Walgreens also announced they would start providing booster shots from that day.

Governors have also taken action. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan stated that the approval for booster shots by authorities was significantly delayed and announced that eligible residents can receive the booster shot immediately.

The state of Vermont announced that residents aged 80 and over can first register to receive the booster shot, and plans to expand eligibility to those aged 65 and over next week.

California has also announced plans to provide booster shots mainly through pharmacies and personal physicians. The plan also includes reopening large vaccination sites.

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