Kroger Customers Required To Wear Face Masks Starting July 22

Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 1:56 PM

The same is being done at Walmart stores across the country.

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(Undated) – Kroger is joining the list of businesses that are requiring customers to wear face masks.

In a release Thursday, Kroger stated:

“With the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country – as America’s grocer – we are committed to doing our part to help reduce the spread of the virus.”

In doing so, Kroger will require all customers in all locations to wear a face mask beginning Wednesday, July 22.

The company acknowledged some customers, due to medical reasons, may not be able to wear a mask – in addition to small children being exempt.

Those customers are encouraged to consider an alternative option like a face shield or facial covering. Otherwise, Kroger requests that individuals unable to wear a mask use their e-commerce services like pickup or delivery.

“Kroger’s most urgent priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to provide a safe environment for our associates and customers while meeting our societal obligation to provide open stores, e-commerce solutions and an efficiently operating supply chain so that our communities have access to fresh, affordable food and essentials. According to the CDC, wearing a facial covering, combined with social distancing and frequent handwashing, has been scientifically proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are taking this extra step now because we recognize additional precautions are needed to protect our country. We thank our associates and customers for partnering with us to slow down the spread of COVID-19.”