WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation issued this assertion encouraging retailers to undertake a nationwide coverage that requires clients to put on face coverings or masks:
“The well being and security of associates and clients is retailers’ primary precedence and carrying a face overlaying or masks is scientifically confirmed to scale back the unfold of COVID-19. NRF applauds the management of corporations like Walmart, Starbucks, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Apple, Qurate Retail Group, Costco and others which have carried out nationwide masks mandates.
“We hope as we speak’s announcement by Walmart – the world’s largest retailer – that it will likely be imposing a coverage requiring clients to put on a masks to buy of their shops is a tipping level on this public well being debate. Workers serving clients shouldn’t need to make a crucial determination as as to if they need to danger publicity to an infection or lose their jobs as a result of a minority of individuals refuse to put on masks with a view to assist cease the unfold of the lethal coronavirus.
“Since the onset of the pandemic, retailers of all sizes have been on the entrance strains safely serving clients and supporting their communities. Stores are non-public companies that may undertake insurance policies permitted by regulation for the well being and security of their associates and their clients. Shopping in a retailer is a privilege, not a proper. If a buyer refuses to stick to retailer insurance policies, they’re placing staff and different clients at undue danger.
“As noted in a letter we co-signed with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable and other industry groups that was sent to President Trump, Vice President Pence and governors across the country two weeks ago, it is critically important that we have a national mask standard implemented locally. Retailers are protecting the health and safety of communities they serve. Our elected leaders need to set politics aside and follow their example.”
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