Friday, January 21, 2022

Pharmacies adjust to staffing woes

 Major U.S. pharmacies - CVS and Walgreens - are being forced to adjust store hours, and even temporarily shutter sites, to combat staffing shortages caused by the Coronavirus nation-wide. CVS said a "small number" of stores around the country will temporarily close on one or both days of the weekend amid the workforce shortages. It did not specify the number of stores or their locations. CVS noted the situation was on a "case-by-case basis" based on availability of staff. The "vast majority" of its stores are still operating under normal weekend hours. Walgreens found itself in the same boat, and is forcing the company to adjust operating hours or temporarily close a limited number of stores. Walgreens told FOX Business that the vast majority of its stores are still operating under normal hours. (Fox Business 01/14/22) CVS, Walgreens temporarily close some stores amid omicron-related staffing shortages | Fox Business

No comments: