Health & Fitness

Giant Eagle Still Requiring Masks For Customers

Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's relaxing of mask-wearing mandates, the grocery chain will still require them.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh's largest grocery store chain will still require masks for its patrons, despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's announcement that people fully

Giant Eagle has issued a statement stating “As we actively evaluate the shifts in state and CDC guidance, we will continue to require anyone working or shopping in our stores to wear a mask or face covering.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

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