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CNNCNN — The incidents come with ever-increasing frequency. “We encourage customers to be especially mindful of one another during this unprecedented time and adhere to recommendations that we all use face coverings while in public spaces.” Managers have had to step in Retail customers are required to wear masks in the state of Maryland, where Donte Martin is a front end manager at a Giant Food store in Silver Spring. “Giant’s first priority is the protection and safety of our associates and our customers,” a spokesperson for Giant Food said in a statement to CNN. “Should a customer get unruly than an associate should either notify the store security or call the police.” Some feel like their hands are tied Many retailers across the county are advising employees not to push back if customers aren’t complying with safety measures, out of concerns that doing so could cause conflict. “We’re risking our lives for other people and it’s very frustrating when the customers can’t even have the respect of putting on a mask.” A Whole Foods spokesperson told CNN that masks have been required for store workers since April 13.
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