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 </figure>By Post StaffNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Many people in North Platte were surprised yesterday when they went to the local Walgreens, only to find the doors locked and a sign saying the location was closed due to COVID-19 and the closest open location was in Kearney.We reached out to Chicago-based Walgreens and this is their statement regarding the closure of the North Platte store:Walgreens champions the health and wellbeing of every community in America, and we are committed to providing a safe environment for our team members and customers. Walgreens was recently notified that a team member who works in a&nbsp;North Platte,&nbsp;Nebraska&nbsp;store is being evaluated for COVID-19. When notified of a confirmed or presumed positive COVID-19 case, we take actions meeting or exceeding recommendations from the CDC, OSHA, public health officials and other credible sources while following federal, state and local health advisories. Our clinical and safety teams work closely with our field and store leadership to respond accordingly, which may include identifying and contacting individuals who may be at risk in order to self-quarantine or self-monitor their health, as well as cleaning and disinfecting the location or impacted areas of the store/facility. Cleanings may require temporarily closing a store, at which time customers may visit a nearby store location for their prescription needs.&nbsp;We are actively reviewing our policies and procedures as guidelines&nbsp;evolve, and&nbsp;will continue to adjust our safety protocols accordingly to promote the safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;The store reopened at around 9:00 am this morning.We have reached out to the West Central District Health Department regarding the risk to the public. They have not yet responded.

Walgreens issues statement on closure of North Platte location