Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced the purchase of a half-billion at-home rapid tests, which will be made available next month and will reach Americans through the mail. “We ask that our customers please show patience and understanding as together, we continue to navigate the evolving pandemic environment,” Walgreens President John Standley said.Īs of August 31, 2020, Walgreens has just above 9,000 stores. Walgreens said it’s limiting in-store and online purchases of at-home tests to four each time “due to the incredible demand for at-home rapid testing,” according to a statement on Tuesday. “We’re committed to providing families with protection and peace of mind during the holiday season, and we continue to offer access to lab-based testing with results available in 1-2 days or rapid COVID-19 testing,” the statement said. “To ensure equitable access to tests both in store and digitally, we’ve added a limit of six test kits per purchase,” the company said.ĬVS has more than 9,900 stores across the US, although it announced last month that nearly 10% would be shut over the next three years. It has not placed purchase limits on Covid-19 tests in stores nationally, but is capping testing kits at 8 for online orders.ĬVS acknowledged in a statement on Tuesday that tests may be temporarily out of stock at its stores. Walmart has high stock levels of Covid-19 tests in stores, but is more constrained online, a spokesperson said. “We are working hard to secure additional Covid-19 test inventory” from sellers, a spokesperson said. Is it time to cancel your holiday plans? An expert weighs in Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Arriving travelers line up to get a free COVID-19 rapid test at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
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