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Publix will now allow some of its workers to wear personal protective equipment while on duty, Maria Brous, director of communications for the grocer, told WJCT News in an email.

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“We are deeply proud of how our dedicated associates are taking care of our customers and each other through this unprecedented and challenging time,” the statement read, in part.

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Publix said it was changing its policy to allow masks and gloves because it values “our associates’ personal comfort and as a result, have decided to allow those in select job classes who are not normally required to wear gloves and masks, the option to wear this personal protective equipment for the duration of this national emergency.”

Publix will provide gloves for associates while its limited inventory is available, although the grocery chain anticipates they will become even more scarce soon. Publix will not supply masks to associates.

“Although we are providing associates the option of wearing masks and gloves for their personal comfort, it’s important to understand that all official advice from public health organizations state that washing hands frequently, maintaining social distancing, and avoiding touching of the eyes, nose, and mouth are the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing the usage of masks and gloves does not mean that associates should discontinue or reduce these practices,” the spokeswoman said.

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Since the spread of COVID-19, customers have flooded grocery stores to stock up on supplies.And as grocery store employees are interacting face to face with customers and restocking merchandise that someone with the virus could have handled, many “essential” workers are concerned that they could be exposed to the virus.

Earlier Monday, a First Coast Publix worker spoke with Melissa Ross on First Coast Connect. He said that he had asked to wear a mask and gloves during his shifts, but was told by management that in order to do so, he would need a doctor’s note. He asked to remain anonymous because he feared losing his job.

At first, he said, the prevailing attitude was that wearing a mask could scare customers because they would assume someone wearing a mask is sick.

“Now, I would say 1-in-8 customers is coming in wearing a mask…1-in-5 is coming in wearing gloves. So, the more that we hear from customers who are concerned that we’re not wearing masks or gloves, it doesn’t seem to hold up with time that it would scare customers. It seems like the opposite is scaring customers,” he said.

Before it announced the mask and glove policy later on Monday, the grocery chain also said it wasinstalling plexiglass shields at registers, customer service desks and pharmacies. Installations are expected to be complete within two weeks. Additonally, the grocer is putting up in-store signage and will be making public address announcements reminding customers and associates of social distancing.

Petitions online are asking that Publix employees be allowed to wear personal protective equipment and receive hazard pay.

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In the past week, a Publix employee in Miami tested positive for coronavirus, as did another in Cumming, Georgia, and a Winn-Dixie employee reportedly tested positive in one of the chain’s Louisiana stores. The cases aren’t limited to grocery store employees. Amazon warehouses and colleges and universities have also reported infections.