Kroger stores announce mask mandate

Posted: Jul 15, 2020 / 04:01 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 15, 2020 / 04:16 PM CDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Kroger announced on Wednesday that all Kroger stores across the country will be implementing a face mask requirement for all customers and staff starting on July 22.

According to the Kroger News Twitter account, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases around the country, the store has decided to mandate all customers to wear masks when shopping at its stores.

With the increase in #COVID19 cases across the country, we are committed to doing our part to help reduce the spread of the virus. Starting July 22, we will require all customers in all locations to wear a mask, joining our associates who continue to wear masks. pic.twitter.com/r9WPD3QNFa
— Kroger News (@KrogerNews) July 15, 2020

The mask mandate is set to begin on July 22.

This news follows Walmart and Sam’s Club’s announcement earlier in the day stating that all customers will be required to wear face coverings inside stores and clubs.

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