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Aurora Walmart Reopens After Deep Coronavirus Cleaning

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - An Aurora Walmart is now allowed to reopen after undergoing cleaning and disinfection inside the store. Tri-County Health Department shut the store down after they say an employee, her husband and a security guard have died from coronavirus.

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The store was open on Sunday following the order to shut down on Thursday.

Tri-County Health officials say there are 11 additional confirmed cases linked to the outbreak at the store on Exposition Avenue near South Abilene Street.

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Store officials say they rectified complaints from employees and shoppers about lack of social distancing, too many people in the store at one time and employees not wearing masks or face coverings.

They say there is now signage, shopper metering, one-way traffic through isles and employee illness screening. Employees are also being instructed on using masks.

"With the approval and guidance of the Tri-County Health Department, we have re-opened our store at 14000 E Exposition Ave in Aurora. In addition to following the extensive measures we already have in place – such as requiring associates wear masks or other face coverings, limiting the number of customers in the store, barriers at checkout lanes and pharmacy areas, and social distancing floor decals at entrances and checkout lanes – we remain focused on the safety and well-being of our associates and customers. We are reinforcing with our associates the importance of open communication and compliance with social distancing measures. We will continue working closely with health officials during a time our customers are relying on us for food, medicine and other essential needs."

Employees and customers who need further information can call the Tri-County Health Department InfoLine at 303-220-9200 Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email them at callcenter@tchd.org.

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