{"id":8188,"date":"2020-08-04T16:21:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T20:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.greatflorida.com\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:50:58","slug":"more-stores-are-requiring-masks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2020\/more-stores-are-requiring-masks\/","title":{"rendered":"More Stores are Requiring Masks"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\u201cFace masks are a continual source of debate, says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s top independent homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n

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So, where is the public with wearing masks? Most Americans are in favor of wearing masks. July of this year, Gallup<\/a> found 44 percent \u201calways\u201d wear a mask outside the home with 28 percent wearing them, \u201cvery often\u201d outside their homes.<\/p>\n

In addition, there is growing evidence to support their use. A recent editorial published by the Journal of American Medical Association<\/a> (JAMA), they confirm, face masks are critical in the fight against COVID-19.<\/p>\n

JAMA writes, \u201cCommunity-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.\u201d These conclusions are based on newly published data as well as two recent case studies. regarding face masks.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> is encouraging retailers to set nationwide masks policies to protect shoppers and employees.<\/p>\n

Acme<\/p>\n

Albertsons<\/p>\n

Aldi<\/p>\n

Apple<\/p>\n

AT&T<\/p>\n

Athleta<\/p>\n

Banana Republic<\/p>\n

Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/p>\n

Best Buy<\/p>\n

BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club<\/p>\n

Circle K<\/p>\n

Costco<\/p>\n

Cub<\/p>\n

CVS<\/p>\n

Gap<\/p>\n

Great Clips<\/p>\n

H-E-B<\/p>\n

Home Goods<\/p>\n

Home Depot<\/p>\n

Jewel Osco<\/p>\n

Kohl\u2019s<\/p>\n

Kroger (and their additional supermarket chains)<\/p>\n

Life Time athletic clubs<\/p>\n

Lowe\u2019s<\/p>\n

Macy\u2019s<\/p>\n

Marshalls<\/p>\n

McDonalds<\/p>\n

Menards<\/p>\n

Natural Grocers<\/p>\n

Noodles & Company<\/p>\n

Office Depot and Office Max<\/p>\n

Old Navy<\/p>\n

Panera Bread<\/p>\n

Petco<\/p>\n

Planet Fitness<\/p>\n

Pottery Barn<\/p>\n

Pottery Barn Kids<\/p>\n

Publix<\/p>\n

Safeway<\/p>\n

Sam\u2019s Club<\/p>\n

Schnuck Markets<\/p>\n

Smart & Final<\/p>\n

Southeastern Grocers<\/p>\n

Staples<\/p>\n

Starbucks<\/p>\n

Target<\/p>\n

T.J. Maxx<\/p>\n

Traders Joes<\/p>\n

Vons<\/p>\n

Verizon<\/p>\n

Walgreens<\/p>\n

Walmart<\/p>\n

Winn-Dixie<\/p>\n

West Elm<\/p>\n

Whole Foods Market<\/p>\n

Williams Sonoma<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep checking your favorite stores as the list is expected to grow,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> is here to answer all your insurance inquiries. For dependable home insurance<\/a>, contact us today.<\/p>\n

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