Walmart has taken more precautions to protect its employees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting Monday, Walmart started requiring that associates wear masks or other face coverings at work.
They’ll also be encouraging customers and members to wear face coverings when they shop with us.
Walmart has evolved their policy on face coverings from optional to mandatory as public health guidance has shifted. The CDC now recommends wearing face coverings in public settings, including grocery stores, to help curb the spread of the virus. Although most state and local governments do not mandate the use of face coverings in public settings, the CDC has reported that recent studies show a significant portion of individuals with the virus lack symptoms and can transmit the virus.
Employees can provide their own as long as it meets certain guidelines, or Walmart will provide one.
“We hope this step will promote safety and consistency across all of our facilities and be of comfort to our customers and members,” the release stated. “However, it’s important to remember that face coverings are simply an additional health precaution. They do not guarantee against the spread of this virus, and they do not replace the most important steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe.”
They also announced Friday they are extending our emergency leave policy through the end of May to ensure you have the support you need when you have to miss work.
