CVS And Target To Require Face Masks In All Stores

CNN Business reports:

CVS and Target will require customers to wear masks in their stores across the United States as the retail industry moves to enforce mask mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

“We’re joining others in taking the next step and requiring all customers to wear face coverings,” CVS tweeted Thursday. The policy goes into effect Monday.

Target said in a statement it would start requiring masks or face coverings starting August 1 in all stores. “This builds on the more than 80% of our stores that already require guests to wear face coverings due to local and state regulations,” it said.

Other major chains requiring masks this week include Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kohl’s, and Best Buy. In many locations, the mandates were already in place due to state or local requirements.

News | 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. #COVID19

— CVS Pharmacy (@cvspharmacy) July 16, 2020