Walmart requiring employees to wear face masks, encouraging customers to do the same

ORLANDO, Fla. -- All Walmart employees will be required to wear face masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus starting Monday, the company announced.

In a memo to employees on Friday, the company wrote:


The company says the requirement includes employees working at Walmart stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as the corporate offices.

In addition, Walmart is also encouraging customers to wear face masks while stopping in their stores.

Walmart recently announced that they would be taking employees temperatures who are reporting to work as a health precaution.