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People are boycotting Costco for requiring shoppers to wear masks in stores — and it reveals the frightening misconceptions that still exist about the pandemic

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Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Costco will soon require shoppers to wear masks in its stores. And some members of the warehouse chain are not pleased with the policy change."Adios #Costco! Won't be renewing my membership!" a Twitter user said on Tuesday in response to the new policy. "I REFUSE to mask up for the low IQ mob that's falling for the propaganda, not to mention the health risks by restricting oxygen!"—Talia (@talialikeitis) The user was one of many who expressed frustration on social media over Costco's new policy. Some called for a boycott of the warehouse chain, and many took issue with the policy because it promotes a safety measure that they view as ineffective and an infringement of their rights.The , which is effective May 4 in all Costco stores, says "all Costco members and guests must wear a face covering that covers their mouth and nose at all times while at Costco" and excludes children under 2 years old and people whose medical conditions do not allow for them to wear such coverings.In response to a request for comment, a Costco spokesperson directed Business Insider to a public message on the company's website from CEO Craig Jelinek."We know some members may find this inconvenient or objectionable, but under the circumstances we believe the added safety is worth any inconvenience," Jelinek wrote. "This is not simply a matter of personal choice; a face covering protects not just the wearer, but others too."Costco's new policy is in-line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , which advise that people wear face coverings in public settings to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But angry shoppers still expressed their frustrations with the new policy.—Jessie Ree (@greekgoddess232) —🇺🇸 Ute Deplorable🇺🇸 (@sshale85) &nbsp;—Kathryn Natale (@K_S_Christmas) —🌻Tina H🇺🇸 (@TinaBug23) —john soden (@Joja77)—Sue Yost (@syost41) —chuck lorre fan (@chucklorrefans)—😷 Rocky Mountain Views 😷 (@RockyMountViews)An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.Keep readingNewsletterSign up for our newsletter to receive our top stories based on your reading preferences — delivered daily to your inbox.Something is loading.It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Costco will soon require shoppers to wear masks in its stores. And some members of the warehouse chain are not pleased with the policy change."Adios #Costco! Won't be renewing my membership!" a Twitter user said on Tuesday in response to the new policy. "I REFUSE to mask up for the low IQ mob that's falling for the propaganda, not to mention the health risks by restricting oxygen!"—Talia...

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People are boycotting Costco for requiring shoppers to wear masks in stores — and it reveals the frightening misconceptions that still exist about the pandemic

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