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Costco shoppers must wear face masks inside store starting Monday

Updated April 29, 2020 - 2:59 pm

Costco shoppers will be required to wear face masks inside the store beginning Monday, according to the company’s website.

Anyone over age 2 who doesn’t have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask will be expected to have their mouth and nose covered while inside the store, the company said.

“The use of a mask or face covering should not be seen as a substitute for social distancing,” the company said. “Please continue to observe rules regarding appropriate distancing while on Costco premises.”

Smith’s Food and Drug stores implemented a similar policy last weekend, providing masks for employees starting Sunday. The company said in a statement that customers are encouraged to wear masks, but the masks are only a requirement for employees as of Wednesday.

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