Target and CVS will now require customers to wear masks. It's the latest move by a growing number of retailers acting to fill a void left by local, state and federal agencies that have so far refused to set mandatory mask policies.
"With the recent spike in COVID-19 infections, we're joining others in taking the next step and requiring all customers to wear face coverings when entering any of our stores throughout the country effective Monday, July 20," CVS officials said Thursday.
The companies announced the new policies on Thursday following similar moves by a growing number of retailers acting to fill a void left by local, state and federal agencies that have so far refused to set mandatory face coverings policies.CVS Chief Operating Officer Jon Roberts explained the new shopping rules come after"encouraging" customers to cover up.
On Wednesday, Walmart, Kohl's and Kroger's grocery store chain said they will be implementing similar policies. "Currently about 65 percent of our more than 5,000 stores and clubs are located in areas where there is some form of government mandate on face coverings," Walmart explained in aOfficials added the new requirement, which will go into effect on Monday will"help bring consistency across stores and clubs."
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