CINCINNATI — Kroger Health plans to expand its portfolio of COVID-19 testing solutions with a new smartphone-enabled at-home test kit, the company said Tuesday. The new testing solution, currently awaiting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), will be the first rapid COVID-19 test that can be performed using only a smartphone and
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Effective immediately, no-charge testing at Rite Aid’s existing testing sites will be expanded to individuals 13 years of age and older – regardless of whether the individual is symptomatic or
DEERFIELD, Ill. — As part of Walgreens’ ongoing efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in communities across the U.S., the company announced that its testing sites are available for those age 3 and older. Previously, testing has been available to those age 18 and over. “We’re continuing to expand our COVID-19 testing program
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its comprehensive effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing in order to help slow the spread of the virus, CVS Health announced Thursday that children age 12 years and older are now eligible for testing at the more than 2,000 test sites located at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru testing
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. has begun offering COVID-19 testing at 11 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region. The tests are free and are administered via a Hy-Vee pharmacy drive-thru testing process. Individuals do not have to have COVID-19 symptoms to be tested, but they must register online to receive a test
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid said it is continuing to expand its COVID-19 testing capacity with the addition of 161 drive-through testing locations opening on July 16 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing sites will now span coast-to-coast, with the addition of locations in
NEW YORK — As testing becomes more important in the battle against COVID-19, retailers are stepping up. For instance, CVS Health has opened more than 50 COVID-19 test sites at selected CVS Pharmacy drive-through locations across Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with additional sites to come. The new sites will utilize self-swab tests and
ARLINGTON, Va. — California Retailers Association (CRA) president Rachel Michelin and NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson issued a statement Tuesday praising California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 testing action. “Gov. Newsom took important action today in support of California’s commitment to expand the reach of its COVID-19 testing, to advance public health, to ultimately re-open
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid is significantly expanding its COVID-19 testing effort with the addition of 46 no-charge testing sites, most of which will operate through its stores’ drive-through windows, beginning May 11. The company is also expanding COVID-19 testing criteria at all testing sites to include adults who are not exhibiting any symptoms
CINCINNATI — Kroger said Monday that it would make free COVID-19 testing available to its frontline workers, based on symptoms and medical need. “At Kroger, the safety and health of our associates and customers remains our top priority during this unprecedented time,” said senior vice president and chief people officer Tim Massa. “Our associates have
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health, the health care division of Kroger Co., is expanding its free COVID-19 testing capabilities. The retailer is adding testing sites in Colorado, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. They join existing sites in Kentucky and Tennessee, which serve all priority groups, including health care workers, first responders and people with symptoms. The company will also begin piloting site-specific testing