Kroger officials announced a new safety requirement, effective yesterday, which will require all employees to wear a form of facial protection while working in their stores.
Prior to this, masks or a form of facial covering were strongly encouraged to be worn by all associates at Kroger stores, but they were not required. The safety measure is now required following the company being able to purchase enough personal protective equipment to provide masks to all of their associates. Kroger said employees can continue using their own masks if they prefer.
Kroger encourages all customers to also wear a mask when they visit their stores or to use their curbside delivery service.
