On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it was safe for fully vaccinated people to continue indoor activities without a mask, but multiple nationwide retailers will keep the provisions while they review their mask policies, while others said they may do away with masks for those who are now vaccinated.

“If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing Thursday. “We have all longed for this moment where we can get back to some sense of normalcy.”

Even with the CDC’s recommendations, L.A. County Public Health announced that it will continue to with its current mask mandates, as it cannot be less restrictive than what California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has as recommendations.

All businesses will still have to keep their mask requirements, with the state mask mandates still in place, but major grocery stores and supermarkets have already announced their stances on the CDC’s latest updates.

Kroger/Ralphs/Food 4 Less- Masks

“The Kroger Family of Companies continues to require everyone in our stores to wear masks,” Kroger said in a statement.

Walmart- No Masks For Vaccinated

“Beginning (May 14), vaccinated customers and members are welcome to shop without a mask, and we will continue to request that non-vaccinated customers and members wear face coverings in our stores and clubs. We will update the signage in our facilities to reflect this.”

Target- For Masks

“Target will continue to require all of our coronavirus safety measures in all stores, including masks and social distancing, while we review guidance from the CDC and evaluate the guidance we offer our team and guests.”

Trader Joe’s- No Masks For Vaccinated

“We encourage customers to follow the guidance of health officials, including, as appropriate, CDC guidelines that advise customers who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear masks while shopping.”

ALDI- For Masks

“The health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve will always be our highest priority. With that focus in mind, face coverings are required to enter all ALDI stores.”

Whole Foods- For Masks

“Whole Foods Market requires all customers to wear face coverings while shopping in our stores to protect the health and safety of our Team Members and communities. Whole Foods Market provides face masks at the entrance of all stores for customers who do not have their own face covering.”

Costco- No Masks For Vaccinated

“We will allow members and guests who are fully vaccinated to enter Costco without a face mask or face shield. Costco continues to recommend that all members and guests, especially those who are at higher risk, wear a mask or shield.”

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