Sand Springs, Grove Walmart Locations Temporarily Close For Cleaning

The Sand Springs and Grove Walmart Supercenters are closing temporarily for cleaning.

Officials said the two locations will temporarily close and will reopen on Friday, Jan. 15th.

Officials said the is to allow cleaning crews "time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the buildings."

Officials released the statement below:

“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 stores reopen Friday, 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 buildings.

“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.”