COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If you are a shopper that enjoys hitting up stores like Walmart or H-E-B in the late evening or early morning, you'll be out of luck starting Sunday. Two of the biggest retailers in the Brazos Valley have announced they are closing overnight to allow its stores to be deep-cleaned and the shelves to be restocked.
Shelves at the Walmarts in Bryan-College Station and in the surrounding communities have been left bare when it comes to essentials like toilet paper, facial tissue, hand sanitizer and hand soap. Many shoppers have been out of luck too at H-E-B. People have been stockpiling supplies since the spread of the coronavirus hit the United States back in January.
However, Gov. Abbott, who addressed the state Friday, urged Texans to slow down and not to panic. “There is absolutely no need to go out and stockpile supplies. There will be plenty available. We are gonna make it through this. We’ve been through situations like this before and we’ll make it through this as well.”
Walmart announced it will start closing its doors at 11 p.m. and reopening at 6 a.m. Stores that already work under reduced hours will keep those hours.
H-E-B's hours are more restricted. The company issued a message that said its stores will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday until further notice.
When it comes to something like the coronavirus, it's important to stay informed with the right information. On Saturday, an overseas shipment of so-called coronavirus tests were discovered in Los Angeles. The testing kits are fake. There is no at home test that can diagnose you with coronavirus.
There is also a lot of disinformation being put out on social media platforms. Don't fall victim to scammers and people who are looking to take advantage of others. KAGS News has a special page designed for coronavirus coverage that is being updated throughout the day and night. We have links to valuable resources and the latest event cancellations or school closings.
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