Jan 5, 2021

How pharmacies must prepare for vaccine distribution

A CVS pharmacist administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a nurse at a senior living facility in Kirkland, Washington. Karen Ducey/Getty Images

Some day, the general population will get vaccinated at local pharmacies. Plus, a New York Stock Exchange about-face. And, an increase in food stamp benefits as part of the latest COVID relief package.

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Fast-Track Vaccines

Retail pharmacy chains will face challenges for vaccine rollout

by Marielle Segarra

Jan 5, 2021

Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens have to consider storage requirements, more staffing and store layout for vaccine distribution.

A CVS pharmacist administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a nurse at a senior living facility in Kirkland, Washington.

Karen Ducey/Getty Images

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NYSE reverses course on delisting China-based telecommunication companies

Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer reports.

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The latest pandemic relief measure increases SNAP benefits

by Samantha Fields

Jan 5, 2021

Advocates say the food assistance increase should help reduce food insecurity for households that qualify.

The increase in SNAP benefits, plus an additional $300 a month in federal unemployment benefits, should help reduce food insecurity.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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