Two associates from at North Bay’s Walmart store (1500 Fisher St.) have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Felicia Fefer, a manager in Corporate Affairs for the company, says they’re keeping the associates in their thoughts thoughts and wish them a speedy recovery.
“We conducted a deep cleaning. Out of an abundance of caution, associates identified as being in close prolonged contact have been directed to self-isolate. We are in contact with local public health. The associates last worked Feb. 5,” she added.
 Fefer says that safety continues to be a top priority at Walmart and they will continue to take measures to support the well-being of their customers and associates, including:
- Mandatory masks for customers and associates.
- Limiting the number of customers shopping in the store at one time.
- Floor markings and one-way aisles to create physical distancing.
- Increased cleaning throughout the store.
- Wellness checks that include a temperature check for all associates at the start of each shift.
- 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.
