Walmart are now requiring that all 1.5 million of their employees wear masks or other face coverings whilst they are at work.
The move comes as certain states and cities, including New York, are mandating that residents wear masks in public settings. The Centers for Disease Control now recommends wearing face coverings in public settings, including grocery stores, to help curb the spread of the virus.
“We have evolved our policy on face coverings from optional to mandatory as public health guidance has shifted,” John Furner, president and CEO, Walmart U.S. and Kath McLay, president and CEO, Sam’s Club, wrote in a memo. “We hope this step will promote safety and consistency across all of our facilities and be of comfort to our customers and members.”
