[Epoch Times July 30, 2021](Epoch Times reporter Gao Shan compiled a report) American retailers are re-entering a very familiar area that they thought they would not face again. Many supermarket chains and other retailers are considering whether to restore the requirement that shoppers and employees must wear masks in their stores.
On Tuesday (July 27), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new guideline requiring people in the fastest-spreading areas of the COVID virus (Chinese Communist Party virus) in the United States to wear masks again. . These areas cover approximately two-thirds of the counties in the United States.
This decision was made after the CDC announced in May that people who have been vaccinated can no longer wear masks for two months. However, the Delta virus variant has brought the number of infections back up and prompted the agency to re-evaluate its previous epidemic guidelines.
The National Retail Federation, the major trade association for the retail industry, said in a statement that retailers large and small “will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC.”
However, the organization added: “When the most reliable method known to reduce the virus threat is widespread vaccination, the guidelines for wearing masks are back. It’s really unfortunate.”
Some companies responded quickly. After the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a guideline update, Apple immediately stated that starting Thursday (July 29), it will require consumers, unvaccinated consumers, and employees in retail stores across the United States All wear masks. On Wednesday (July 28), the state of California, where Apple is headquartered, has advised everyone to wear a mask indoors, regardless of his vaccination status.
Disney also once again requested that in Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, visitors must wear face masks indoors regardless of the vaccinations.
Some businesses have also put forward further requirements, requiring customers to show evidence to prove that they have been vaccinated against the Chinese Communist Party virus (Wuhan virus, new coronavirus).
Danny Meyer, founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, told CNBC on Thursday that they now require all guests in the restaurant to indicate that they have been vaccinated. This provision also applies to its existing employees and new employees.
Shake Shack founder and chairman of the board of directors of a fast casual chain said: “This is the most logical thing I have ever seen.” “I am not a scientist, but I know how to read data. What I see What has happened is that this is a crisis for people who have not been vaccinated.”
Brian Dodge, chairman of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, asked consumers to be aware that retail companies may issue new rules in the coming days and weeks.
Dodge said in a statement: “With the spread of variants and variants of the virus, and the hesitation of certain groups of people about vaccination, retailers understand that the CDC’s guidance may change. In some cases, masks may be required again.” The Retail Leaders Association represents Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot and other major retail chains.
The National Broadcasting Corporation Financial Channel (CNBC) asked Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohl’s and Nike to comment on any changes to their policies, but spokespersons for these companies did not immediately respond.
A Macy’s spokesperson said the department store chain is currently reviewing the revised CDC guidelines.
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