PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – State Health officials announced today that two separate employees at two different Walmart locations in Sioux Falls have tested positive for COVID-19.
The individuals reported working while able to transmit the virus to others.
An employee in the electronics department at Walmart #3237 on Arrowhead Parkway in Sioux Falls reported working April 4 through April 7 while able to transmit the virus. The employee worked during these times:
- Saturday, April 4 – 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday, April 5 – 4 pm-10 pm
- Monday, April 6 – 5 pm-10 pm
- Tuesday, April 7 – 5 pm-10 pm
A separate individual and employee who works as a cashier at Walmart #2443 on S. Minnesota Ave in Sioux Falls reported working April 4 and April 5 while able to transmit the virus. The employee worked during these times:
- Saturday, April 4 – 10 am-7 pm
- Sunday, April 5 – 10 am-7 pm
Due to the risk of exposure, customers who visited these Walmart locations during the specified dates should monitor for symptoms for 14 days after the date they visited. A CDC screening tool is available at COVID.SD.GOV, which can help recommend when to call your medical provider if you develop symptoms.
(The S.D. Dept. of Health contributed this report/news release.)



