Coronavirus in Sioux Falls: Hy-Vee adds one-person-per-cart rule, other safety measures for shoppers

Grocery shoppers in Sioux Falls will soon be forced to be mindful of public health restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

As part of its evolving approach to the ongoing state of emergency caused by the global pandemic, Hy-Vee shoppers will be "strongly encouraged" to follow a new one-person-per-cart policy starting April 6, according to an announcement from the Iowa-based grocery chain.

The new rule is only one of a number of changes being rolled out in the week ahead. Hy-Vee is also posting one-way directional signs for its aisles and adding more protective windows at its checkouts.

“We continue to implement additional ways to adapt at Hy-Vee, so that we can serve our customers and protect the health and wellness of those who work and shop in our stores,” Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman, CEO and president, said in an emailed statement.

In addition, all Hy-Vee stores will install additional temporary window panels on the back side of checkouts to help provide an additional layer of protection for both cashiers and customers. Earlier, Hy-Vee installed panels on the front side of checkouts.

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