HOUSTON – H-E-B announced Wednesday that masks will now be optional for fully vaccinated customers, partners and vendors. The policy change is effective immediately.
Store officials released a statement saying they are “encouraged by the favorable COVID-19 trends in Texas,” and they made the change after reviewing updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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After Gov. Greg Abbott dropped the statewide mask mandate on March 10, H-E-B loosened its policy and said masks would be “strongly encouraged” but not required for customers. The company also required masks for its employees and vendors.
The new move makes mask-wearing optional for store employees and vendors.
H-E-B’s mask policy:
“At H-E-B, the health and safety of our Partners and customers is our top priority. After reviewing updated guidance from the CDC on mask use, H-E-B will make facial coverings optional for fully vaccinated Partners, vendors, and customers inside our stores. This policy change will take effect on June 9, 2021.
Throughout the pandemic, H-E-B has been a leader in developing strong Covid-19 safety measures to protect our Partners, customers, and communities, and we are encouraged by the favorable Covid-19 trends in Texas.”