Grocery workers aren't even wearing masks, wtf . . .

[Sympthsical]

Went to Costco to grab paper towels (we're genuinely out), then Safeway for things.

I keep tabs on how masking is going whenever at stores. Today was a 50/50 sort of day. Better than it's been.

But some workers weren't wearing masks. I'm talking cashiers, too. It took me a second to realize I'd never seen the faces of a lot of the local grocery workers. Both Safeway and Costco had maskless employees at check-out and wandering around. They were also about 50/50.

How is this happening? How are the stores allowing it, now that we're facing mask restrictions again because of Delta?

Ironically, Costco positioned cases of Clorox sanitation wipes in the vestibule - same as they did during lockdown.

I am totally baffled here. Shoppers not wearing masks yet? Fine. But workers, who are interacting with hundreds of customers a day, many of them maskless?

WTF. Just . . . WTF.

This is California Bay Area.

[kimbutgar]

1. In SF To San Mateo area where I live it's about 95% mask compliance

Rarely, have I seen those not wearing masks except for children.

[BigmanPigman]

2. I noticed it at the two food stores I go to about once a week.

People in Southern CA had been wearing masks, both the staff and customers. But two weeks ago I noticed half were unmasked. My N95s are staying on my face.

[Merlot]

3. In my part of SoCal in LA County, pretty much everyone is masked in stores

I saw one older unmasked woman wandering around, but that's been it so far in stores.

However, I do notice that people are NOT social distancing, crowding the cash register lines.

Of course that's my little blue corner of LA county, I can't say how the rest of the county is doing. Obviously not well considering the rising numbers.

[Iheartsocialism]

4. I try

To point out the error of their ways whenever anyone isn't wearing a mask, especially workers. I am always quick to bring out the latest guidelines that I keep in my pocket to show them the proof of what I'm talking about. They always put their masks on afterwards. It feels good to help people.

[canetoad]

6. I'm really happy

That you haven't been punched in the face and told to mind your own business. Yet.

[Skittles]

8. you keep guidelines in your pocked

alrighty then

[Shellback Squid]

18. lol

[greenjar_01]

16. Oooof

Fooling nobody. OK, a few.

[tenderfoot]

24. Sure Jan...

[Raine]

5. I'm in the Los Angeles area on the coast

I rarely see anyone without a mask among customers or workers, inside or outside.

[Skittles]

7. shows you how many stupid, selfish people are around us

no excuse

[Bev54]

9. I live in Alberta Canada and our stupid Premier opened our province

He is like DeSantis, cases are going up. I went out today and all the staff in grocery stores and the farmers market still wearing masks and about 50% of patrons. I always do and will for a very long time.

[OnlinePoker]

17. They've done the same in BC

Has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with the almighty dollar.

[Bev54]

19. I heard Kelowna was going back into a lockdown, possibly??

[OnlinePoker]

20. They're suggesting tourists don't go, but no orders yet.

They say it will be easy to restart the mask mandate, but I'm not so sure with all the public events and gatherings now authorized. At the PFC soccer game tonight in Langford (suburb of Victoria), I saw very few masks in the crowd.

[Bev54]

21. And here I thought it was just the stupid rednecks in Alberta

I thought people in BC were smarter, course I am from BC

[Cracklin Charlie]

10. I saw unmasked grocery workers today.

In Missouri!

Wtf is wrong with people?

[niyad]

11. I am exceedingly fortunate, apparently. All the employees in my King Soopers, and

about 75% of customers are masked.

[rownesheck]

12. The grocery store i work at

has stated that anyone fully vaxxed doesn't need to wear a mask. It may be a situation like that. I continue to wear my mask even though I'm fully vaxxed. The CDC fucked up when they jumped the gun and said anyone fully vaxxed doesn't need to wear a mask anymore. Now they're saying to continue wearing masks. A lot of back and forth on information from agencies we're supposed to trust is causing this. I think some people are just giving up.

[GulfCoast66]

13. Publix just announced all employees must mask up.

And 3 weeks ago maybe 20% of customers were masked. Yesterday it was probably 80%.

And I’m in Florida. Purple suburban area.

The Governor is calculating incorrectly. Most people realize we are back in the shit. Because it’s his supporters who are getting sick.

They are so fucking stupid.

The 3 worst counties in the US are around Jacksonville. Big trump areas. Hospitals are being overwhelmed. It’s trumpers going to the hospital.

[Treefrog]

14. I asked my favorite cashier at my usual store why some wore them and others didn't.

She said if they showed proof of vax, then they didn’t have to wear them.

So at least I know who isn’t vaxxed. One guy in particular wears his under his nose. Based on appearances, he looks to be in a high risk category too. I’m shopping elsewhere for the time being.

[MichMan]

23. Maybe they still wanted to wear one regardless?

Plenty of people here say they continued to wear one even though they were vaccinated

[bluedevil4]

25. Same at

Price chopper. My favorite gal was the only one wearing a mask and she told me because she won’t get vaccinated. I tried changing her mind but it didn’t work

[greenjar_01]

15. They're not generally engaging in catastrophism

So, there's that.

Calm down.

[Behind the Aegis]

22. Same issue here. All I see are signs proclaiming "We voted, and masks are not required here".

My area of Oklahoma is in crisis with ever rising numbers. Now granted, those numbers are still low, but given our hospital only has 120 beds, it would take much to overpower the hospital, especially given it also serves three other counties. I keep waiting...