People have been hunkered down for two months to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic. As of mid-May, most states in the U.S. are moving to re-open their economies. People are beginning to venture outside their home and resume some of their normal day-to-day activities.
But the fact that restrictions are starting to loosen up doesn’t mean that the coronavirus is no longer a threat. Instead of returning to the way things were, businesses like your independent pharmacy will have to define what the new normal is. As patients attempt to resume their normal lives, you’ll still have to take precautions to keep them safe.
A coronavirus vaccine may not be widely available for months, or even years, and until then, COVID will continue to loom. Here’s how you’ll have to adjust your pharmacy business for the long term to keep your patients safe.