Visitors at Harris Teeter grocery stores will soon be required to wear face coverings when shopping due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The company announced that shoppers will be required to wear face masks starting on Wednesday, July 22. All Harris Teeter employees have been wearing face coverings since April 21.

“We respect and acknowledge that some shoppers, due to medical reasons, may not be able to wear a mask (small children are exempt),” a release from the store read. “We encourage those shoppers to consider an alternative option like a face shield or facial covering. If they’re unable to wear a mask or an alternative design, our expertly trained associates will be happy to shop for them through our ExpressLane Online Shopping service, or they may choose to take advantage of delivery options where available.”

Face coverings have been mandatory across North Carolina in public settings since June 24. Governor Roy Cooper referenced the rising number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations as the reason why the order went in place.

“I urge everyone to be a leader in wearing face coverings,” Cooper said. “Slowing the spread helps our economy and these face coverings do that. The safety and health of our people is our top priority as we navigate this challenge.”

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