Face Mask Policy

I just read that Walmart, Kroger, Target, and other large retail chains are going to require masks for customers at their stores nationwide. Until now, each store has followed the local county-level rules for mask usage. I think this is a no-brainer. It’s much easier to tell everyone to wear a mask than to track requirements across 6,000+ stores for Walmart. Seriously, there is no downside to wearing a mask. I really don’t get the mentality of those refusing to wear a mask. Are they the same people that don’t believe in vaccines and motorcycle helmets? Will they reject a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available?

I went to the local Albertson’s to pick up some medication from the pharmacy and some groceries. This is in the midst of a high infection area in Orange County, and everyone, with no exceptions, was wearing a mask. They also had employees sanitizing shopping carts and directing traffic at checkout to maintain social distancing. I believe they won’t let you in without a mask, though not sure if it’s a national policy or if they are following local guidelines.