Walgreens adjusts store hours amid COVID-19 concerns

DEERFIELD - Walgreens announced it will adjust hours at all of tis stores nationwide in response to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most Walgreens locations, including 24-hour stores, will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. during weekdays until further notice. The store hours will also apply to weekends, while pharmacy hours on weekends will largely remain the same. For stores with shorter operating hours, customers should visit the store locator at Walgreens.com for specific store and pharmacy hours.

For Walgreens locations with a 24-hour drive-through pharmacy, the pharmacy drive-through will remain open. Pickup of other select products will also be available at drive-through.

"By operating with reduced hours, our stores will be able to spend the necessary time, while closed, cleaning, sanitizing and stocking shelves each day," said Walgreens President, Richard Ashworth. "We're also adjusting our hours to help team members and customers feel comfortable and safe to shop our store during this time,"

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 with suppliers to make in-demand products more widely available.