(KNSI) – The rollout of free N95 masks nationwide has begun, and Minnesota pharmacies have either started handing out supplies or will do so in the next few days.
Sherburne County Public Health has released a list of area pharmacies participating in the mask program. Every person is allowed up to 3 free masks, depending on availability.
Minnesota pharmacies participating in the program include Costco, CVS Pharmacy, CPESN USA, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Health Mart Pharmacy, Hy-Vee, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Coburn’s, Cash Wise Pharmacy, Walgreen’s and Walmart.
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