Woonsocket-based CVS is laying off nearly 800 people and the impact on Rhode Island will be 19 jobs, 12 in its headquarters.

In September of 2024, CVS told the world they would be letting go of roughly 3,000 American workers in the near future as part of a restructuring plan. They're following through: The pharmacy giant just issued notice that in January of 2025, they will be releasing about 800 employees from their duties.

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