St. Charles Walmart, Starbucks Locations To Require Masks

St. Charles IL

15 July, 2020

3:45 PM

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ST. CHARLES, IL — Walmart joined a growing list of retailers Wednesday when the company announced it will soon require shoppers to wear masks. The requirement applies to Walmart's 5,000-plus U.S. stores and includes Sam's Club locations. The requirement goes into effect Monday, the company said. There is one Walmart store in St. Charles. St. Charles Schools To Offer Remote, In-Person Classes This Fall Walmart joins a growing list of retailers issuing blanket policies requiring mask use by customers. On Tuesday, Best Buy announced it would start requiring masks in all stores. A similar mandate went into effect at Starbucks on Wednesday, and Costco has required masks since May. While details of the new policy are still being ironed out for Walmart stores, according to The New York Times, the company said Sam's Club will provide complimentary masks to customers who don't have one. St. Charles Man Accused Of Traveling To Meet Minor In DuPage Co. In its statement, Walmart said that 65 percent of its stores currently are in areas where there is already some form of government mandate to wear masks. In addition to posting signage at the front of stores, Walmart has created a new role of "health ambassador," who will be stationed near the entrance to remind those without a mask of the new requirements. Wahlburgers' St. Charles Opening Pushed Back To End Of July The Walmart in St. Charles is located at 150 Smith Road. REGIONAL NEWS: Illinois Redraws Coronavirus Regions, Going From 4 to 11 RegionsBatavia Students Must Opt For Remote, In-Person Classes This WeekCity Council OKs Purchase To Replace APD Car Destroyed In ProtestPolice Drop Decal Company After Owner's Racist, Homophobic Posts