Heads Up on Wal Mart's Canada wide in store 'Mask's On' policy set to take effect next Friday

The Prince Rupert WalMart as well as the one in Terrace will
have a Mask On policy for customers and staff
in place as of next Friday

Shopping and working at some retail stores in the Northwest is about to change, that after Wal Mart one of Canada's largest retailers yesterday announced plans for a nation wide Masks On policy at its stores from Coast to Coast.

The move is the latest Health and Safety initiative put in place by the international company, following on a number of other expansive measures from earlier this spring.

As of August 12th all customers and staff are being asked to wear a mask, or other type of  face covering when shopping in their stores, with Wal Mart noting how Health Canada guidance advises that wearing one can reduce the spread of infectious respiratory droplets.

WalMart has put the measure in place regardless of the local guidance on wearing masks that may be in place in the host community for their stores.

The Canadian move follows a similar measure put in place in the United States stores last month, across Canada Walmart operates over 400 stores, including the Prince Rupert location in Rupert Square and the larger store in Terrace.

With Wal Mart now taking the Masks On message to customers and staff, retail observers will be watching to see if other Canadian retailers follow their lead.

For more notes on the Commercial sector in the Northwest see our archive page here.

Further background on the provincial response to COVID-19 can be reviewed here.