That's why your Walmart could be closed this weekend
The shops across the country are closing at least Sunday. Here's why.
If you plan to go on aWalmart Run Fast This weekend - either to get races, buy hurricane preparation needs, simply browse the superstore - you could shoot at the parking lot to find your local existing store.Walmart Shoppers From one side side have noticed that their stores are close to Sunday, August 22 or Monday, August 23 and the retail giant now explains why. Read it to know what's going on and to see if your walmart is affected by temporary closures.
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Some Walmarts end this weekend for deep cleaning.
In its online Covid-19 Information Guidelines,Walmart says his stores are mostly open 6 to 11 hours, unless otherwise indicated, and they are usually closed overnight to make more "improved cleaning and disinfectant in stores". However, they note: "The shops and clubs can be temporarily closed from time to time because the circumstances guarantee additional cleaning and operational refresh." And this seems to happen more and more times, because the cases of Covids also mounted.
Washington, Washington says that because of the increase in COVID cases across the country,Walmart closes stores do more of these deep cleanings. "Several regions of the country have begun to see a new increase in CVIV-19 positive business and we want to help health leaders to work against the pandemic" Director of Walmart CommunicationsLauren Willissaid in a statement at the exit. "All we do is for the well-being of our employees and thousands of customers that we serve daily and consideration of the guidelines of disease control centers (CDC) and health experts."
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Closed walmarts have not necessarily had COVID exposure incidents.
If you are wondering if your store is closed due to a case of positive COVID, you can never get this answer. Walmart would not say if the shops being closed hadReported impacts of COVID exhibition. "We are unable to provide information about people affected by COVID-19 for confidentiality reasons"Brian, World Director of Walmart Communication, told NTBC News Strong in Greenville, North Carolina.
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Walmarts in at least five states are affected.
Walmart stores closing for deep cleaning are usually shown for 40 hours, from 2%. One afternoon until the store does not open the next day, but after at 6 o'clock.
The Walmart of Spokane Valley at 5025 E. Sprague Ave. Closed on Friday 20 August, from 2%. And will reopen on Sunday, August 22 to 6 hours, KXLY reports.
The Walmart Supercenter in Lufkin, Texas is also closed from Friday afternoon until the store reopens on Sunday morning, reports the KSFA radio station. The output of the media saysCustomers suspected closing Before being announced because "a lot of Lufkinites were trying to plan their pick-up weekly online grocery store, but it was told that there were no time available before Monday morning."
Stores in North Carolina and Mississippi also ended since the same period: theWalmart district market on the West Boulevard in Jacksonville, North Carolina and theWalmart at 960 Brookway Boulevard In Brookhaven, Mississippi.
In Alabama, Walmart in Dotham at 3871 W. Main St.Will near 2 P.M. Saturday, August 21st to Monday, August 23 at 6 am. "When theShop Rouvre Monday, we will continue to conduct associated health assessments, and all non-vaccinated associates must always wear face coatings, "said the company at theDotham Eagle.
Walmart takes many other precautions as Covid surges.
Walmart's current policy is that, in line with CDC councils, "all associates at the Walmart Club and Sam working in a large or high CIVID-19 transmission area are required to wear a mask or facial coating. Working inside, regardless of vaccination status. " Currently,95% of American counties Have at least substantial levels of Covid transmission, a CDC card shows.
In addition, Walmart says: "For shops located in substantial or high CVIV-19 transmission areas, Walmart will use health ambassadors at the front of the store to remind clients of safety standards as they enter into the shop."
Walmart stores also encourage social distance by monitoring the number of purchases at the same time, sneezing guards have been set up to protect the partners and Walmart has its shopping location early in the morning at the morning, reserved for Customers aged 60 and over, these with disabilities and those who are immunocomized.
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