West Burlington Walmart employees work Tuesday to restock shelves made bare by shoppers stocking up amid concerns regarding the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19.
The job of stocking shelves has seemed like a mission impossible due to high customer demand for items such as ramen noodles, canned goods, and toilet paper. Due to the high demand for toilet paper, employees bring out one pallet at a time to reduce panic buying.
Employees shop after 8:30 p.m. or on breaks due to an increase in customer volume. The West Burlington store has reduced its hours of operation to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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