“Face masks are a continual source of debate, says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida’s top independent homeowners insurance agency.
So, where is the public with wearing masks? Most Americans are in favor of wearing masks. July of this year, Gallup found 44 percent “always” wear a mask outside the home with 28 percent wearing them, “very often” outside their homes.
In addition, there is growing evidence to support their use. A recent editorial published by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), they confirm, face masks are critical in the fight against COVID-19.
JAMA writes, “Community-level protection afforded by the use of cloth face coverings can reduce the number of new infections and facilitate cautious easing of more societally disruptive community interventions such as stay-at-home orders and business closings.” These conclusions are based on newly published data as well as two recent case studies. regarding face masks.
With increasing evidence that masks help slow the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of retailers are requiring the use of masks. The National Retail Federation is encouraging retailers to set nationwide masks policies to protect shoppers and employees.
Acme
Albertsons
Aldi
Apple
AT&T
Athleta
Banana Republic
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Circle K
Costco
Cub
CVS
Gap
Great Clips
H-E-B
Home Goods
Home Depot
Jewel Osco
Kohl’s
Kroger (and their additional supermarket chains)
Life Time athletic clubs
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Marshalls
McDonalds
Menards
Natural Grocers
Noodles & Company
Office Depot and Office Max
Old Navy
Panera Bread
Petco
Planet Fitness
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Kids
Publix
Safeway
Sam’s Club
Schnuck Markets
Smart & Final
Southeastern Grocers
Staples
Starbucks
Target
T.J. Maxx
Traders Joes
Vons
Verizon
Walgreens
Walmart
Winn-Dixie
West Elm
Whole Foods Market
Williams Sonoma
“Keep checking your favorite stores as the list is expected to grow,” says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida’s largest independent homeowners insurance agency.
If you are looking for a face mask, try any store and over 100 online retailers. Many who are skilled at sewing are making them, chances are you know someone who has made some.
GreatFlorida Insurance is here to answer all your insurance inquiries. For dependable home insurance, contact us today.