Liberation and trepidation as Americans unmask
By Ed Payne | May 14, 2021 at 6:18 PM EDT – Updated May 14 at 6:31 PM
(Gray News) – Walmart will no longer require customers or employees who are fully vaccinated to wear masks, the company announced Friday.
The decision also applies to Sam’s Club stores.
“Beginning today, vaccinated customers and members are welcome to shop without a mask, and we will continue to request that non-vaccinated customers and members wear face coverings in our stores and clubs,” a company statement said. “We will update the signage in our facilities to reflect this.”
Masks still must be worn where required by state or local laws.
Walmart said it won’t ask shoppers if they’ve been vaccinated.
Workers can stop wearing masks on May 18. Walmart is offering them a $75 incentive for getting vaccinated.
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