Giant Eagle announced Monday that they would reinstate the wearing of face masks, cloth face coverings or face shields for all staff, inclusive of all vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.The company said all Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo staff will be required to wear a face mask, cloth face covering or face shield starting Aug. 4. The company is “strongly requesting” that customers comply with the same mask requirement starting Aug. 6. Complimentary masks for any guest who does not have one will be provided. James Kreiger is a shopper who says he’s torn on whether or not to wear a mask come Friday. He’s fully vaccinated, and frustrated by what he believes are conflicting reports about the delta variant.”I think they’re doing the right thing, they’re leaving it up to the people, bottom line, now if they request, require it, then they might have a problem right now. But it’s up to the individual,” Kreiger said.Geneen Marbury is also vaccinated, but has started thinking more about wearing masks in high-traffic areas.”So, yeah, I’ll abide by the policy, and I think it’s good for the team members as well, especially preparing food and coming in contact with a lot more people,” Marbury said.Giant Eagle curbside pickup and delivery service continues to be available.The company said the introduction of the delta variant created a renewed sense of urgency. Giant Eagle said it is actively reviewing paths forward regarding a potential vaccination requirement for all employees.
PITTSBURGH —
Giant Eagle announced Monday that they would reinstate the wearing of face masks, cloth face coverings or face shields for all staff, inclusive of all vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
The company said all Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo staff will be required to wear a face mask, cloth face covering or face shield starting Aug. 4.
The company is “strongly requesting” that customers comply with the same mask requirement starting Aug. 6. Complimentary masks for any guest who does not have one will be provided.
James Kreiger is a shopper who says he’s torn on whether or not to wear a mask come Friday. He’s fully vaccinated, and frustrated by what he believes are conflicting reports about the delta variant.
“I think they’re doing the right thing, they’re leaving it up to the people, bottom line, now if they request, require it, then they might have a problem right now. But it’s up to the individual,” Kreiger said.
Geneen Marbury is also vaccinated, but has started thinking more about wearing masks in high-traffic areas.
“So, yeah, I’ll abide by the policy, and I think it’s good for the team members as well, especially preparing food and coming in contact with a lot more people,” Marbury said.
Giant Eagle curbside pickup and delivery service continues to be available.
The company said the introduction of the delta variant created a renewed sense of urgency.
Giant Eagle said it is actively reviewing paths forward regarding a potential vaccination requirement for all employees.
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