Illinois criticized for slow vaccinations at nursing homes

Published February 2, 2021 8:00pm ET



As vaccinations continue at Illinois nursing homes, some health organizations are asking why more pharmacies aren’t involved to speed up the process.

A federal program involving CVS and Walgreens to inject the COVID-19 vaccines is off to a slow start in the state. Other states that have involved other pharmacies that already have a relationship with assisted living facilities have had better success.

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