Walmart ramps up cleaning efforts after 2 Chicago-area employees die from coronavirus
Two Walmart employees in the Chicago area died from the coronavirus, prompting the retailer to adopt additional safety measures in the wake of the pandemic.
Neither of the two workers had been at the Evergreen Park store for at least a week, Walmart said in a statement on Sunday. It's unclear how long either of the employees had the virus. It's also unclear whether COVID-19 was contracted on the job.
The victims were Wando Evans, 51, and 48-year-old Phillip Thomas, Patch.com reported. Both had underlying health conditions, medical examiners told the online publication. The CDC says symptoms typically occur between two days and two weeks after exposure.
"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of two associates at our Evergreen Park store, and we are mourning along with their families," Walmart said in a statement to USA TODAY.
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