![]() View Gallery: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 single dose vaccine distribution begins How can I schedule a COVID vaccine appointment at Walgreens? READ MORE: New vaccine, Walgreens bolster Buncombe County COVID-19 vaccinations ![]() Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine provides yet another powerful tool to help turn the tide on this pandemic,” he said. “Our pharmacists and technicians have provided more than 3.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations across our most vulnerable populations, including those in underserved communities. “Walgreens has been at the forefront of administering COVID-19 vaccines since they became available in December.” Walgreens president John Standley said. The newly authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine will boost that supply when it becomes available, and Walgreens said on its website it will support the one-dose vaccine. The company is currently receiving over 480,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines weekly, according to Walgreens, with 62,790 going to North Carolina, the Citizen Times previously reported. ![]() In early February, Walgreens announced it was selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a pharmacy partner to optimize vaccine access in underserved areas and areas with a high social vulnerability score, which includes North Carolina. North Carolinians can now get the COVID-19 vaccination at nearby pharmacies, and more doses will soon become available. Watch Video: Hugs are back? CDC releases new guidelines for fully vaccinated people
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