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Walmart to host drive-through coronavirus tests in parking lots

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon made the announcement alongside President Trump Friday.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart CEO Doug McMillon joined the president at Friday's (Mar. 13) Rose Garden press conference and said his company has agreed to allow the drive-thru clinics to be set up in some of its store parking lots. 

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It was not announced which Walmarts would have the testing or when they would begin. 

Target CEO Brian Cornell said the retailer is committed to keeping stores open to allow people to stock up on food and household essentials. 

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