Shoppers at Walmart Inc stores will have to wear face coverings, the world's largest retailer said on Wednesday, mandating what is widely seen as an effective measure to control the spread of the new coronavirus.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of a Walmart Superstore is seen during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease , in Rosemead, California, U.S., June 11, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
As coronavirus infections spike in many states across the country, face masks have become the leading recommendation from health experts and government officials looking to control the pandemic, while reopening the economy. Trade group National Retail Federation on Wednesday pushed for retailers to adopt a nationwide policy that requires customers to wear masks, and hoped Walmart’s decision would galvanize other companies to take similar action.While many retailers have recommended masks for months, they were hesitant to make it a requirement, for fear of antagonizing shoppers, with numerous videos posted online on confrontations between customers and employees.
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