Publix announced it will no longer require customers to wear masks if they’re fully vaccinated starting Saturday.
The announcement comes as new guidance was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Friday’s decision by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to lift the outdoor mask requirement.
According to Publix’s website, “face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals inside Publix stores unless required by a state or local order or ordinance.”
Publix has been requiring customers to wear a mask in their stores since July.
Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Costco and other businesses have begun to modify requirements for face coverings for vaccinated individuals in their stores, as well.
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