CVS, Walgreens limiting COVID vaccine due to new CDC guidance
The pharmacies say they're limiting the vaccine in some states and not offering it at all in a few. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
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The pharmacies say they're limiting the vaccine in some states and not offering it at all in a few. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
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CVS said it has added a limit of six kits per purchase to ensure enough people have access. Walgreens said it is limiting purchases to four at a time.
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New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
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New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
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The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
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New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
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