(File Photo of Rochester Giant Eagle)

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Giant Eagle announced yesterday that they are strongly encouraging customers to wear masks in all Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo facilities. which are now being required for employees, regardless of vaccination status.

In a news release, Giant Eagle the company stated they will be requiring all employees to wear masks starting tomorrow, August 4, 2021. Giant Eagle said that the COVID-19 delta variant “has created a renewed sense of urgency across our communities” and that it is taking extra steps to keep people safe.

Customers will not be required to wear masks in stores,but Giant Eagle did state in the release that:

“We are strongly requesting that our guests comply with the same mask requirement as our employees and starting Friday, August 6. We will have Team Members ready at each of our stores to provide a complimentary mask for any guest who does not have one when they visit with us. Additionally, our Giant Eagle curbside pickup and delivery service continues to be available for all guests who prefer the convenience of having one of our expertly trained Team Members shop for them.”

Giant Eagle also said in the release that they also exploring a potential vaccination requirement for all employees.