WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.The drugstore chain said Monday it will add another 36 states on Dec.
28 and start vaccinations in Puerto Rico on Jan. 4.Vaccinations began around the country last week, mostly for health care workers.
CVS Health and rival Walgreens also started providing shots at some long-term care locations in Connecticut and Ohio.RELATED: Years of research paved the way for speedy COVID-19 vaccinesBoth companies said they would expand their programs in 12 states starting this week.