Concerned members of the public have inquired about a possible COVID-19 case at Wal-Mart in Huntsville on Howland Drive.
In a statement to Muskoka411, Wal-Mart Canada said an associate from the Huntsville Wal-Mart store (111 Howland Dr.) has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
“We’re keeping the associate in our thoughts and wish them a speedy recovery. Out of an abundance of caution, associates identified as being in close prolonged contact have been directed to self-isolate” said Felicia Fefer Manager, Corporate Affairs for Wal-Mart Canada. “We are in contact with local public health” she continued.
The associate last worked on December 17th 2020.
Wal-Mart says safety continues to be a top priority at Wal-Mart. Rest assured, we will continue to take measures to support the well-being of our customers and associates, including:
- Increased cleaning throughout the store.
- Wellness checks that include a temperature check for all associates at the start of each shift.
- Limiting the number of customers shopping in the store at one time.
- Cleaning shopping carts.
- Encouraging regular handwashing.
- Regular cleaning of work areas (including checkouts).
- Installed plexi-glass dividers at registers, customer service desks and in our pharmacies.
- Introduced floor markings and one-way aisles to create physical distancing.
- Mandatory masks for customers and associates
At Walmart, they have not been wiping down the checkouts and debt machine for quite awhile. Never heard if they closed the store for proper cleaning. Interesting.
Maybe more testing ?
Also the doors and carts haven’t been done either.
Stay away!