How shoppers can avoid catching coronavirus at grocery stores

“The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask or gloves to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including coronavirus,” said Maria Brous, a spokeswoman for Publix. “We have asked that associates do not wear face masks at work, and do not wear gloves at work, unless the gloves are required by the job the associate is performing. For example, a deli associate making a sub.”