Target, Walmart Revise Mask Policies Based on Vaccination Status
Citing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, Target scrapped mask requirements Monday for “fully vaccinated guests and team members,” except where required by local ordinances. Face coverings will continue to be “strongly recommended for guests and team members who…
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are not fully vaccinated." Target will continue increased safety and cleaning measures, including social distancing, in its stores, it said. Beginning Tuesday, fully vaccinated Walmart employees won’t need to wear a mask at work, said the retailer Friday. Unvaccinated associates must still wear face coverings, it said, citing CDC guidance. Employees need to provide proof of vaccination; $75 will be added to their paycheck after a vaccine card is processed. Walmart is reviewing whether masks may still be required for certain job codes for health and sanitation purposes. “Some associates may choose to continue to wear masks, and as part of our value of respect for the individual we should all support their right to do so,” it said. It welcomed vaccinated customers to shop maskless as of Friday, unless required by local ordinance, and requested that nonvaccinated customers wear face coverings in stores and clubs.