NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two employees of a Kroger in Nashville have tested positive for COVID-19.

Both employees of the store, located on Highway 100 and Old Harding Pike, received medical attention and are in quarantine.

Kroger officials said a third-party company was brought in to clean and sanitize the store while it was still open around 5p.m. And all store employees were notified.

Jason Garner believes it should have been closed for cleaning.

Garner said, “I’m not convinced that they’ve done everything to clean it up.”

Garner is a customer. He said he’s not going to shop in the grocery store as he’s worried he will get sick. “I think everyone should be tested, and I think it should close longer.”

However, some customers said it was only a matter of time before grocery store workers on the front lines got sick. “I think that’s really too bad, but I don’t think that it should affect whether or not the store stays open.”

The woman, who did not want to disclose her name, said she would still shop at Kroger if she needed groceries after hearing that couple of employees tested positive.

“I carry gloves with me, plastic gloves, when I go in the grocery store because I know everybody else has felt all of the avocados and so forth.”

A Kroger spokesperson said the two employees have not been at this Kroger for several days.

Kroger is allowing employees to wear masks and gloves, and they’re working to procure more. They’re also planning on installing plexiglass between workers and customers.

Melissa Eads of Kroger released the following statement Tuesday evening:

"We have been informed by health officials that two of our Nashville division associates at our Hwy 100 Bellevue location have tested positive for COVID-19. Both associates are receiving medical care and have been quarantined. We are supporting them and wish them all the best in their recovery.

Upon learning of the cases we followed all sanitation and cleaning procedures, and communicated with and supported our store team. Out of an abundance of caution, we also hired a third-party company to clean and sanitize the store. We have aggressive cleaning and sanitation procedures in place at all of our stores and are continuing to adhere to all guidance from local, state and federal agencies, including the CDC and other health organizations.

Keeping our associates and communities safe is our number one priority."