CVS Health to Hire 50,000 Employees in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health plans to immediately hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary employees across the country in response to healthcare needs generated by the coronavirus outbreak. Roles include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and customer service professionals. The Rhode Island-based pharmacy and retail giant operates approximately 6,200 stores across 43 states. The company has also temporarily waived charges for home delivery of prescription medications and will award monetary bonuses to pharmacists and other employees that are required to work.