Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to offer COVID-19 vaccines.

It is part of a program to expand access to the vaccine once it is widely available.

The partnership includes large chain pharmacies and networks throughout the 50 states and U.S. territories.

Tops officials say the vaccine will be made available to retail pharmacies during phase two.

No official time frame has been given on when phase two will begin.

Tops says it will follow state and federal guidelines.