Businesses that have been able to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic have had to change the way they go about their business.
James’ valu-mart in Kingston’s east end has followed suit with stores in larger centres and now opens at 7a.m. to provide a safer environment for seniors and people that may be more susceptible to the disease.
The store’s owner, James Van Wart, says the start of the day is the best time for senior customers to come in because the most intensive cleaning occurs overnight. “It’s a little less busy, the store’s at it’s cleanest, everything hasn’t been touched so much.
Everything’s been disinfected and they can enjoy themselves and maybe worry a little bit less.” Carolyn Barnett took advantage of the early opening
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