At Dave's Markets, Marc's, Lucky's Market and Heinen's Grocery Stores, employees and customers who are unvaccinated do not have to wear masks.
Other local grocery stores have not yet announced any changes to their mask policies. The Centers for Disease Control has moved Cuyahoga and many surrounding counties into the Substantial spread category, meaning you should wear a mask indoors, whether or not you are vaccinated.Ī mutation of COVID-19, the delta variant, is more contagious than the original virus, and recent studies show people who are vaccinated can transmit the virus. Giant Eagle Pharmacy also expects to receive a shipment of vaccine in the coming days that could allow even more appointments for Wednesday, March 10, officials said. "I know COVID is serious, but I hate the mask." "I might have to quit shopping at Giant Eagle because I feel trapped in that mask," he said. She hopes more businesses follow Giant Eagle's lead.Īnother customer, Ivan Mathis, who said he is vaccinated completely disagrees. I've been wearing mine all the time."īutts is vaccinated, but she still worries that she could become infected or spread the virus. "I think they did the mask away too soon. She wore a mask as she loaded her groceries into her car. Pat Butts, a Giant Eagle customer on Cleveland's west side, agreed with the policy. Masks will be provided if a customer doesn't have one. But on Friday, that guidance will change to strongly recommend everyone wear masks. Employees will provide masks for people who don’t have one.Ĭustomers will not be turned away if they don’t wear a mask.Ĭurrently, Giant Eagle is only recommending unvaccinated customers wear masks. The Pennsylvania-based grocery store chain announced in a statement that starting Wednesday, all team members will need to wear face coverings, even if they’re vaccinated.Īnd on Friday, Giant Eagle will strongly suggest customers wear masks when they enter the store. Information for those looking to get vaccinated at the Giant Eagle location can be found at For the Drug Mart locations, appointments can be made by calling 41 for Sandusky and 41 for Huron.As COVID-19 spread is increasing, Giant Eagle this week will start asking customers to wear masks again and requiring all employees wear masks, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. The help line will be available starting Jan. Those able to register online should not call the phone system.įor the Kroger location, appointments can be made online at or on the phone help line at 86.
GIANT EAGLE VACCINE REGISTRATION
“As soon as that comes up, I’ll be in line,” he said.įor the Erie County Health Center and Firelands locations, residents can complete registration online at Those eligible to receive the vaccine will be contacted by a staff member to inform the patient of necessary documents for the appointment, which will be made based on vaccine availability and priority group status.įor those without internet access or having issues registering online, appointments can be made by phone through an automated phone system at 56, the release said. Once those residents age 65 and older are permitted to receive the vaccination, Forthofer said he will not hesitate to get registered. Some of the first Vermilion locals, and the city’s first employees, to get vaccinated were members of the Vermilion police and fire departments, which started about two weeks ago, the mayor said. “If we want to have parades and festivals in Vermilion, it starts on getting vaccines,” he said. Getting as many people as possible vaccinated in the city will allow summer festivities and other normal events in Vermilion to resume more quickly, Forthofer said. Mayor Jim Forthofer said any Vermilion resident can utilize any Erie County location to get vaccinated, regardless of whether they live in Erie County or Lorain County.
in Vermilion will receive 300 doses and 400 doses will be sent to two Discount Drug Mart locations, with 3700 Milan Road in Sandusky, and 420 Cleveland Road in Huron, each receiving 200 doses. in Sandusky will receive 200 doses Giant Eagle Pharmacy at 4453 Liberty Ave. in Sandusky Firelands Regional Health System will receive 100 doses at 1111 Hayes Ave. The Erie County Health Department will receive 100 doses at its center at 420 Superior St.
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