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Montgomery Costco Shoppers Required To Wear Masks Starting May 4

Costco announced that shoppers will need to wear a mask or face covering to shop at its warehouse locations.

Costco announced that shoppers will need to wear a mask or face covering to shop at its warehouse locations.
Costco announced that shoppers will need to wear a mask or face covering to shop at its warehouse locations. (Deb Belt/Patch)

GAITHERSBURG, MD — Costco shoppers in Montgomery County will soon need to wear a mask or face covering to enter its U.S. warehouse locations, the company announced Wednesday.

The new policy goes into effect Monday, May 4. The requirement doesn't apply to children under the age of two or anyone who's unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, Costco said.

"The use of a mask or face covering should not be seen as a substitute for social distancing. Please continue to observe rules regarding appropriate distancing while on Costco premises," the company said in a statement.

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Costco has two locations in Montgomery County:

  • 880 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg
  • 11160 Veirs Mill Rd., Wheaton

Most locations will return to normal operating hours on Monday. Customers should check with their store before heading out.

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