Walmart shoppers will soon need to wear masks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A statement from the retail store says starting Aug. 12, they will require all customers and associates in every store to wear a mask or face covering.
This includes provinces that have not already been mandated to do so.
It adds that safety is their number one priority, and they will continue to take measures necessary to ensure the well-being of its staff and customers.
“Customers have done a great job following face-covering requirements in those jurisdictions where it is mandated by the local government. We trust that customers in the rest of our stores where we are initiating this the policy will respect and follow it and will bring their own face coverings when they shop,” the statement says.
Over 60 per cent of the more than 400 Walmart stores are in regions of the country where there is some form of local government mandate on face coverings.
