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Mask rules for customers have been a contentious issue throughout the pandemic and workers in stores and restaurants have often been thrust into the role of carrying out their employers’ mask rules, sometimes with violent consequences. Last month, a grocery clerk in Georgia was killed after a dispute with a customer over face masks.
A Walmart spokesperson said Wednesday that the company has followed CDC guidance throughout the pandemic. “This one is a little more complicated due to county-by-county discretion, but expect to hear more from us soon.”
Maria Brous, a spokesperson for Publix, said the company was “reviewing the updated CDC guidance” and would provide updates regarding our policies as appropriate.”