Coronavirus: San Diego County Grocery Stores Adjust Hours

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Hordes of shoppers stocking up on canned goods and fighting in store aisles over the last package of toilet paper are among reasons prompting grocery chains in San Diego County to adjust hours to allow staff more time to restock and clean shelves.

Several chains, including Costco and Target, recently announced store hours would be modified for various reasons, all of which stem from the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. Some stores cited the health of employees as a reason for the move.

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Other stores are also carving out time for the elderly and at-risk by setting aside the first hour or two of designated shopping days so these groups can shop before the general public.

Here's a look at the latest grocery chains announcing updated hours. This information is subject to change as new closures are announced:

Albertson's: Store hours are being updated by location. Please visit the local store's website to confirm hours. Also, Albertson's is setting aside the hours of 7-9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursdays for elderly and at-risk shoppers.

ALDI: Stores are now open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Some stores may have limited hours to accommodate restocking and cleaning.

Barons Market: Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to the general public and from 9-10 a.m. exclusively for seniors 65 and older, pregnant women and people with disabilities.

Costco: The company has not announced changes to store hours.

Northgate Gonzalez Market: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to the general public and from 7-8 a.m. exclusively for seniors 65 and older and people with disabilities.

Ralphs: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sam's Club: Opening hours are now 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours will remain 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prescheduled pickup orders will still be available starting at 7 a.m.

Target: The company will close all stores at 9 p.m. and reserves the first shopping hour of every Wednesday for elderly and at-risk customers.

Trader Joe's: Stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice.

Vallarta Supermarkets: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to the general public and from 7-8 a.m. exclusively for seniors 65 and older, pregnant women and people with disabilities.

Walmart: Walmart stores and Neighborhood Markets will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice.

Wegman's: As of Tuesday, all stores are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Whole Foods: The company announced it would adjust store hours, asking customers to check its website for more information on a specific store's hours. Whole Foods will also reserve an hour before a store's scheduled opening time each day to allow elderly and at-risk customers time to shop.

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