A viral Facebook post claiming to feature a message from Aldi stated that the grocery store chain will not enforce a face mask requirement:
Contrary to what “Gefferson” said in the alleged message, Aldi does require face masks to enter the store. In a statement released on July 17, it was announced that “effective July 27, face coverings will be required to enter ALDI stores.” The logic of this decision runs counter to what is claimed in the Facebook post—because asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and mildly symptomatic coronavirus carriers can still spread the virus, it’s possible for people who have the virus to spread it without realizing they’re even contagious.
Alec Dent is a former culture editor and staff writer for The Dispatch.
