Walgreens, Uber team up to expand COVID vaccine access
What to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine By CNN staff | February 9, 2021 at 4:10 PM EST - Updated February 10 at 10:28 PM
(CNN) – Walgreens and Uber are teaming up to bring COVID-19 vaccines to underserved communities.
Uber says transportation should not be a barrier to health care.
Together the companies will address that concern, as well as vaccine hesitancy.
“By combining Walgreens deep experience in community care with Uber’s transportation technology and logistics expertise, we will take bold action to address vaccine access and hesitancy among those hit hardest by the pandemic,” said Walgreens President John Standley.
Wellness For Your Wallet: Walgreens Jumps Into Financial Services With Debit Cards
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It s part of a broader exploration of financing options such as paying in installments
It comes as states turn away from Walgreens for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Pharmacy giant Walgreens has announced it will offer its own credit card in partnership with Mastercard and Synchrony. According to a company press release, it’s part of a broader push by Walgreens to offer customers more flexible financing options.
The new programs include a debit card, and can be used with full functionality in stores unrelated to Walgreens. Consumers will be able to earn rewards, along with bonuses for shopping at any pharmacy.
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