Giant Eagle Responds To Mask Lawsuits

Plexiglass installed at Giant Eagle during coronavirus outbreak
Photo credit Dick Roberts, Giant Eagle

PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Giant Eagle has responded to over 30 lawsuits over its mask policy.

Giant Eagle has made it mandatory for all people entering its stores to wear a mask.

Several lawsuits claim some cannot wear a mask due to a medical issue such as asthma or COPD.

A spokesperson for Giant Eagle provided the following statement to KDKA Radio, “We will continue to do everything we reasonably can to keep people safe while accommodating all of our guests. We feel strongly that our face covering policy supports public health, safeguards our frontline Team Members who provide guests with essential services, and complies with the law.“

Wearing masks in public became mandatory on July 1 in Pennsylvania.

PA Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine told the KDKA Radio Morning Show after the order was announced, "The science is very clear, that masks are very helpful in terms of preventing community spread of this dangerous virus - COVID-19. I've said over and over, my mask protects you and your mask protects me and if we're all wearing masks, then the community is protected.

"And so, basically we want people to wear a mask when they leave their door if they're in public. So, if they are on mass transit; if they are walking down the street and there are other people there; if they're in a park and there are many people there, we want people to wear masks so the whole community is protected."

The Wolf administration sent the following requirements to businesses operating in the state:

  • Everyone must wear a mask, unless they have a medical reason not to or are under the age of 2. That includes workers and customers. Remember, my mask protects you and your mask protects me. 
  • No mask, no shirt, no shoes, no service. If a worker or customer attempts to enter your business without a mask on, ask them to leave and return when they have a mask. A fabric mask is fine. 
  • Find PPE to protect your workers. Masks and other PPE can be hard to find given the high demand. But we’ve got you covered. Check out our online directory of PPE manufacturers and suppliers in Pennsylvania. 
  • Have good mask hygiene. Don’t touch the front of your mask. Make sure it covers both your nose and mouth. Don’t lift it up when talking to someone. Remember, the virus travels in the droplets we breathe out when talking or laughing, not just when we cough or sneeze. If wearing a fabric mask, make sure you wash it and let it fully dry between uses.

Giant Eagle offers delivery and curbside pickup as alternatives for those who are unable to go into its stores.

 

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