Winn Dixie, which has hundreds of locations throughout southern states, is 'allowing associates to wear face masks' rather than requiring them.
A spokesperson from the grocery chain's parent company Southeastern Grocers said it isn't mandating face coverings during the pandemic to avoid"undue friction" between customers and staffers.
"We strongly encourage state officials to lead the way in regulating these type of safety mandates," said Joe Caldwell, director of corporate communications at Southeastern Grocers in a statement emailed to USA TODAY. Winn Dixie, which has hundreds of locations throughout the southern states, is "allowing associates to wear face masks" rather than requiring them, according to a statement on
"We will continue to refine our processes and protocols in our stores, with health and safety as our guide, as long as this pandemic remains a threat," the website says.Like many other grocery stores, Winn Dixie has installed floor decals and Plexiglas partitions at the checkout counter to encourage safety and social distancing while the coronavirus grips the nation.
"Thank you #WinnDixie for offering adults a place to shop without wearing a mask! This is America! We should have freedom! I have a medical condition that prevents me from wearing a mask," said Twitter userNot mandating masks stands out at a time when an increasing number of retailers are adding face-covering requirements for patrons and workers to curb the spread of the virus.
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