Walgreens Stores Cut Hours to Allow Extra Cleaning, Sanitizing

By Chris Wack

Walgreens Boots Alliance said its Walgreens stores have adjusted their operating hours during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The drugstore chain said beginning Thursday, most Walgreens stores nationwide will have adjusted operating hours.

Most Walgreens locations, including 24-hour stores, will now be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. locally during weekdays until further notice in order to allow for cleaning and sanitizing. These store hours will also apply to weekends, while pharmacy hours on weekends will largely remain the same.

The company said for Walgreens locations with a 24-hour drive-thru pharmacy, the pharmacy drive-thru will remain open for 24 hours, while the front of the store will close at 9 p.m. Pickup of other select products will also be available at drive-thru.

Ongoing cleaning and sanitizing will also continue to take place during operating hours. As new operating hours take effect, store team members will continue to keep their current shifts, while the company's supply chain works diligently with suppliers to make in-demand products more widely available.

Walgreen Boots shares were up 4% at $51.79 in midday trading.

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March 18, 2020 13:01 ET (17:01 GMT)

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