Hy-Vee requires employees to wear masks due to COVID-19

Posted on April 28, 2020
Effective Monday, all employees will be required to wear a mask or facial covering while at work. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Hy-Vee announced that all employees are now required to wear a mask or other facial covering while at work in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The supermarket chain provided masks to all employees over the past several weeks, according to a news release. Effective Monday, wearing a mask or other facial covering inside Hy-Vee stores is mandatory for employees to help protect both our employees and customers.

This is just one of many measures Hy-Vee has taken.  Other efforts include temporary Plexiglass barriers installed at all check stands; social distancing indicators on the floor; one-way directional signage for all aisles; sanitation of all carts; special shopping times.

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