Current Events > Costco updated their mask policy

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May 14, 2021

Dear Costco Member,

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently announced new guidance regarding COVID-19 and vaccines. Among other things, the CDC now says that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask in most settings, except where required by state and local laws. People are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine.

Based on this new guidance regarding vaccine effectiveness, beginning May 14, 2021, we are modifying our policy regarding face coverings in some U.S. Costco locations.

U.S. locations with no state or local mask requirements - revised policy
In Costco locations where the state or local jurisdiction does not have a mask mandate, we will allow members and guests who are fully vaccinated to enter Costco without a face mask or face shield. We will not require proof of vaccination, but we ask for members responsible and respectful cooperation with this revised policy. Face coverings will still be required in healthcare settings, including Pharmacy, Optical, Hearing Aid. Costco continues to recommend that all members and guests, especially those who are at higher risk, wear a mask or shield.

U.S. locations with state or local mask requirements - no policy change
In those Costco locations where the state or local jurisdiction does have a mask mandate, we will follow the state or local regulations and continue to require members and guests to wear a face mask or face shield. Children under the age of 2 are exempt. If a member or guest has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, they must wear a face shield.

Truthfully I imagine this will be the norm for all retail and food stores over the next several months. Basically go and get vaccinated because you are going to have to depend on others honesty.

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The CDC really messed this up, anti-vaxxers are just going to lie.

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I'm glad I'm fully vaccinated, but I'm still gonna be wearing a mask at Costco. They already have people at the entrance so I really wish they'd check vaccination cards if you're not wearing a mask but oh well I guess.

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The whole "we will not require proof but you can do it anyway" bullshit will only embolden people to not wear them and then get all "mUh RiGhTs" when you ask for proof of it and they'll still likely not get the vaccine, since there's no actual reason to. You can just say you took it and literally no one can do anything about it.
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Costco California is going to follow California rules. Ask Ricky Schroder.

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lol They are not going to ask for vaccine proof while allowing people to shop without masks.

brestugo posted...

Costco California is going to follow California rules. Ask Ricky Schroder.

Well California still has mask requirements right?

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Furk

I dont get my second shot until Thursday so I guess no Costco for me until June

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bluezero posted...

The CDC really messed this up, anti-vaxxers are just going to lie.

They have been all along? "I have a health condition, I can't wear a mask"

This literally changes nothing except vaccinated people will stop wearing them now.

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Yep we're going to be seeing vaccine resistant strains popping up before long.

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Jiggy101011 posted...

Well California still has mask requirements right?

Correct.

But a private company can still require a mask even if the state didn't.

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brestugo posted...

Correct.

But a private company can still require a mask even if the state didn't.

I mean going off of this policy change that was just emailed to my wife and I over the weekend I would say Costco is only going to follow state law. Why else would they have 2 seperate guidelines?

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