Walmart says employees at its stores and Sam's Clubs nationwide will be now required to wear masks.
Walmart to require all employees to wear masksPeople wearing masks and gloves wait to enter a Walmart on April 17, 2020 in Uniondale, N.Y.Walmart announced over the weekend that associates at its stores and Sam's Clubs nationwide will now be required to wear masks.
"We will begin requiring that associates wear masks or other face coverings at work. This includes our stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as in our corporate offices. We’ll also be encouraging customers and members to wear face coverings when they shop with us," John Furner, the CEO of Walmart, and Kath McLay, the CEO of Sam's Club, wrote in a memo to staff.
"We have evolved our policy on face coverings from optional to mandatory as public health guidance has shifted," they added."The CDC now recommends wearing face coverings in public settings, including grocery stores, to help curb the spread of the virus."Earlier this month, Walmart was hit with a
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