Next phase will utilize company presence in communities across the country Tuning in to the President's press conference yesterday one saw a familiar face sitting two people down from the President, Larry Merlo, CEO of Rhode Island based CVS. Taking center stage at the event along with other CEOs – Walgreens, Walmart, etc. – Merlo addressed using CVS stores as a networking of testing sites in the country. Here is their statement in that regard: CVS Health will join other pharmacy chains and retailers at the White House today to announce the next phase in COVID-19 testing. In addition to the large-scale test sites the company has been operating since March, CVS Health will utilize its expansive community presence to bring testing closer to home while maintaining strict safety standards. "Our industry has been united by the unique role we can play in addressing the pandemic and protecting people's health," said Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO, CVS Health.