KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Walmart in Rolla, Missouri, will temporarily close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, and reopen Saturday, so crews can thoroughly clean and sanitize the facility.
A spokesperson for Walmart said the closure is part of a company-wide initiative to address rising cases of the delta variant across the country.
"As you know, several areas across the country have begun seeing a renewed increase in positive COVID-19 cases, mainly in regions with low vaccination rates, and we want to assist health officials working against the pandemic," the company said in a statement.
The Walmart, which is located at 500 South Bishop Avenue, will reopen at 6 a.m. on Saturday.
Once the store reopens, Walmart said it will continue other efforts to help curb the pandemic.
This includes continuing to offer COVID-19 vaccines and incentives to employees, such as a $150 bonus for receiving a vaccine and three days of paid leave if recovery from vaccine side effects is needed.
