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Costco Introduces a Stricter Face Coverings Policy
Costco introduces Face Shield Requirement for Medical Exemptions
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The retail giant, Costco, has reported a change in its policy regarding face masks and medical exemptions used by its members. The spiking numbers of COVID-19 cases across North America have prompted Costco CEO, Craig Jelinek, to write to members with an update to the policy grating entry to the members-only retailer. The President and CEO of Costco revealed the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the U.S. has forced the company to introduce a new policy requiring a face shield to be worn by those medically exempt from wearing a facemask.
The retail giant, Costco, has reported a change in its policy regarding face masks and medical exemptions used by its members. The spiking numbers of COVID-19 cases across North America have prompted Costco CEO, Craig Jelinek, to write to members with an update to the policy grating entry to the members-only retailer. The President and CEO of Costco revealed the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the U.S. has forced the company to introduce a new policy requiring a face shield to be worn by those medically exempt from wearing a facemask.
Costco introduced its face mask policy in May requiring customers to wear a face mask to gain entry with their membership card. The retailer initially stated it would not require face masks to be worn by those who had a medical exemption from wearing them. However, the continuing spread of the CVID-19 virus has led to a rethink from the company that now requires all members to wear some form of face covering. The letter from Craig Jelinek to members and the policy published on the company website explains a face shield must now be worn by every member wanting to enter a Costco store.
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