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The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will soon begin direct shipments of coronavirus vaccines to retail pharmacies on February 11, expanding points of access for Americans to receive shots.

"Millions of Americans turn to their local pharmacies every day for their medicines, flu shots, and much more. And pharmacies are readily accessible in most communities, with most Americans living within five miles of a pharmacy. That's why we're pleased to announce our first phase of the federal retail pharmacy program for Covid-19 vaccinations," White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients said in a briefing.

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The plan to expand vaccine availability in pharmacies has long been in the works and was a key component in the former Trump administration's distribution plan as well. In some states, such as Maryland, those plans are underway, and pharmacies have already begun distributing vaccines.

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