Walmart Canada has announced that it is making face masks or coverings mandatory in all stores starting August 12.
In a statement, the company stated that this is applicable in every store, regardless of whether there is a local government mandate in place.
The company states that Health Canada has identified that when worn correctly, a person wearing a face mask or covering can help limit the spread of respiratory droplets.
Customers are asked to bring their own face masks or coverings while they shop. Walmart Canada states that it has already implemented measures such as increased cleaning, wellness checks for staff at the start of every shift, limiting the number of customers in the store at one time, cleaning shopping carts, as well as installing plexiglass dividers at registers and one-way floor markings.
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