Coronavirus

Here are the hours Publix will be open just for first responders and hospital staff

Starting Thursday, Publix will stay open late one day and open early one morning to exclusively serve doctors, nurses, other hospital staff and first responders.

Publix pharmacies also will be open during these times, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Fridays.

The chain announced the special times will continue until further notice.

Weeks ago, as coronavirus business shut downs started, Publix set aside the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for shoppers 65 and older.

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This story was originally published April 15, 2020 at 10:14 AM.

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Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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