Hy-Vee brings back reserved hours for high-risk shoppers

Posted: Nov 23, 2020 / 07:03 AM CST

Updated: Nov 23, 2020 / 07:07 AM CST

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — All Hy-Vee locations are bringing back reserved hours for high-risk shoppers as cases of the coronavirus continue to soar across the Midwest.

The reserved in-store shopping will take place from 7-8 a.m. Monday through Friday, according to the company. The altered schedule starts today, Nov. 23.

The Iowa-based company announced the change on Twitter.

Hy-Vee last altered its hours in response to the pandemic in March. At the time, Missouri recorded between a 5% and a 12% positivity rate. The state currently stands at more than 20% positivity, according to the Missouri COVID-19 dashboard.

Other states around the Midwest have experienced similar case increases.

Starting tomorrow, we will be bringing back our reserved in-store shopping hour for customers who are at higher risk for illness. The reserved shopping hour will be offered from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, at all Hy-Vee locations. pic.twitter.com/YRXqUrCT8V
— Hy-Vee (@HyVee) November 22, 2020