Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we shop for groceries, and America’s largest grocery chain is no exception. In response to the pandemic, the grocery chain has implemented a new rule that is designed to keep customers safe while still allowing them to get the food they need. This rule is known as “Eat This Not That” and it encourages customers to choose healthier options when shopping for groceries. By following this rule, customers can reduce their risk of exposure to the virus while still getting the food they need. In this article, we will discuss how this rule works and how it is changing the way we shop for groceries.
America’s Largest Grocery Chain Is Changing This COVID-19 Rule — Eat This Not That
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, grocery stores are taking extra precautions to keep their customers safe. America’s largest grocery chain, Kroger, is now changing one of its COVID-19 rules in order to better protect shoppers.
Kroger recently announced that it will no longer allow customers to bring reusable bags into its stores. The company said that the decision was made in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Kroger also said that it will be providing single-use paper bags for customers to use instead.
Kroger is also encouraging customers to practice social distancing while shopping. The company said that it has implemented several measures to help customers stay safe, including limiting the number of customers in the store at any given time and providing hand sanitizer stations throughout the store.
Kroger is also asking customers to wear face masks while shopping. The company said that it will provide masks to customers who do not have one. Kroger is also asking customers to practice good hygiene while shopping, such as washing their hands frequently and avoiding touching their face.
Kroger’s decision to change its COVID-19 rule is a good reminder for all of us to stay safe while shopping. It’s important to remember to practice social distancing, wear a face mask, and wash your hands frequently. By following these simple steps, we can help reduce the spread of the virus and keep ourselves and others safe.
There are more than 2,700 Kroger stores across the U.S., and the grocery chain is considered to be America’s largest. A COVID-19 rule that is being changed by the company may affect some of its nearly 500,000 employees.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, Kroger will no longer give unvaccinated employees an additional two-weeks paid emergency COVID-19 leave should they contract the disease. Impacted workers will still be able to use earned paid-time-off or request unpaid leave, according to the Cincinnati Inquirer.
“Vaccinated employees that fall ill from COVID-19 can get up to two weeks of paid leave without using their regular time-off benefits,” wrote reporter Alexander Coolidge.
Kroger will also charge salaried employees who are unvaccinated and signed up for a company health plan $50 a month, which adds up to $600 a year. In contrast, the chain will keep doling out $100 bonuses to those who get the shots.
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While Kroger isn’t requiring all employees to get vaccinated, the company told the Cincinnati Inquirer that it was modifying its policies in an effort to “encourage safe behaviors including vaccination.”
“The administration of the vaccine to our associates has been an integral part of our efforts (to combat the pandemic) and continues to be a focus,” Kroger spokeswoman Kristal Howard said of the changes. “We have been navigating the COVID-19 pandemic for almost two years, and in line with our values, the safety of our associates and customers has remained our top priority.”
The rule change will extend to Kroger’s other brands, including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s, and Ralphs. More top grocery chains are also keeping certain COVID-19 safety rules in place. Walmart, for example, is continuing to shut down some of its locations for almost 48 hours in order to deep clean, sanitize, and restock.
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