Walmart Inc, Kroger Co and Kohls Corp will require shoppers to wear face coverings starting next week, the retailers said on Wednesday, imposing a widely-accepted protective measure as coronavirus cases jump across the United States.
Using face masks is the top recommendation from health experts and government officials looking to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in 136,000 deaths across the country.
Kroger will require the use of face masks in all its locations from July 22, while department store chain Kohls, whose majority store base already insists on face coverings, will make it a requirement across stores starting July 20.Trade group National Retail Federation on Wednesday pushed for retailers to adopt a nationwide policy that requires customers to wear masks.
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