Scottsboro Walmart closes for deep cleaning for COVID safety - al.com

Walmart has temporarily closed its Scottsboro store for cleaning and sanitation.

In a corporate statement, the retailer said its location at 24833 John T. Reid Parkway closed at 2 p.m. today as part of a “company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building,” and employees to restock shelves.

The store will re-open at 7 a.m. Dec. 12.

It’s the second store in as many days in Alabama to close. Wal-Mart Supercenter in Jasper is temporarily closed until Friday for a cleaning due to issues with COVID-10.

The company also said:

“Everything we’re doing is for the well-being of our associates and customers, and in consideration of guidance by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and health experts. When the store reopens Saturday, we will continue conducting associate health screens and temperature checks, and all associates will be provided with facemasks and gloves.

“These protocols are in addition to the extensive measures we’ve put in place during the pandemic to help protect our associates and customers, including installing sneeze guards at registers, temperature checks and mandatory mask-wearing for associates, placing social distancing signage and enacting emergency leave policy for associates who are unable or uncomfortable coming to work. Additionally, through the help of our health ambassadors, we will continue requiring customers to wear protective facial coverings while inside the building.

“We will continue working closely with elected and local health officials, adjusting how we serve the community while also keeping the health and safety of our customers and associates in mind.”

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