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Walmart temporarily closes Dearborn location for cleaning, sanitation

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Posted at 2:24 PM, Apr 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-03 14:24:39-04

DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Walmart has temporarily closed its Dearborn Supercenter location Saturday at 2 p.m. for cleaning and sanitation.

The location will remain closed for Sunday and will reopen on Monday, April 5 at 7 a.m.

The closure is part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to "thoroughly clean and sanitize the building."

Walmart released the following statement regarding the closure:

“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 Monday, 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.”