H-E-B will continue to enforce mask use at its locations after Governor Greg Abbot issued an executive order lifting the state’s mask mandate. The retailer said that signs requiring mask use will remain posted at entrances, and shoppers, as well as employees and vendors, are expected to wear masks while in store.
“The CDC, state and local health officials strongly advise the use of masks or facial coverings in public spaces as a proven way to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said H-E-B in a statement. “Throughout the pandemic, we are thankful that we’ve seen strong compliance with mask wearing at our stores. But we need the help of all Texans to ensure compliance continues. For those customers without masks we will give them one.”
The statement continued, “The ending of mask ordinances puts real pressure on retailers to enforce an emotional topic for many. We ask for kindness and understanding from our customers in our expectation of them to wear masks in our stores. Also, we understand some customers cannot wear a mask due to medical exceptions. We request all customers adhere to the COVID-19 protocols we have in place while shopping.”
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