KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Walmart will close one of its locations in Kissimmee on Friday afternoon for cleaning and restocking, officials said.
The Walmart Supercenter at U.S. 192 and N Old Lake Wilson Road will close at 2 p.m.
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“As you know, several areas across the country have begun seeing a renewed increase in positive COVID-19 cases, and we want to assist health officials working against the pandemic,” a Walmart spokesperson said.
Officials said the closure “will allow extra time for a third-party specialist to further sanitize the store and will also give our associates additional time to restock shelves and prepare the store to once again serve the community.”
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The location is set to reopen at 6 a.m. on Sunday.
“As an essential business and a member of the Kissimmee community, we understand the role we play in providing our customers with food, medicine and other essential items, especially at this time,” officials said.
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Walmart officials said the cleaning process is done while following CDC guidance. Officials said the cleaning also ensures the health and well-being of Walmart’s associates and the thousands of customers the company serves each day.
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