Retailers to governors: Please mandate face mask wearing

Retail Industry Leers Association, which represents Target, Home Depot and or major chains, says different rules around country have me it confusing for shoppers and often le to conflict between customers and workers trying to enforce store rules. Videos on social media have shown shoppers getting angry when employees ask m to wear a mask.

“Retailers are alarmed with instances of hostility and violence front-line employees are experiencing by a vocal mirity of customers,” said RILA President Brian Dodge.

In a letter sent Monday to National Goverrs Association, RILA asks goverrs to require face mask wearing nationwide. Fewer than half of U.S. states require face mask wearing in public, according to RILA.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people cover ir mouth and se when shopping to help reduce spre of virus that causes COVID-19.