Similarly, this week, large chains including Lowe’s, Kohl’s and Target have switched out signage and communicated new store policies around masks to customers via social media. The American Hotel & Lodging Association said it was relaxing its mask guidelines for vaccinated guests at its hotels. “At this time, we are not asking hotels to require proof of vaccination status, but we do ask that all guests and workers, vaccinated or not, respect and honor these revised guidelines,” the Association said, adding that “unvaccinated guests should wear face coverings at all times and practice physical distancing.”
A Kohl’s spokeswoman says the chain is updating signage where appropriate. The Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based retailer said in a statement: “As of May 17, fully vaccinated customers are welcome to shop with or without a mask. We will continue to strongly recommend that non-vaccinated customers and associates wear masks in our stores.”