Now Publix stores in Charlotte are getting free N95 masks too, as list of sites grows
Publix stores in the Charlotte area could see free N95 displays set up as soon as next week.
The N95 masks will start shipping to store pharmacies this weekend and arrive throughout the week, Publix spokesman Jared Glover told the Observer on Friday.
“As masks arrive, stores will have a table set-up to distribute up to three masks per customer while quantities last,” he said.
The Lakeland, Florida, based grocery store has 22 stores in the Charlotte region.
The federal government is providing 400 million N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers. N95 masks are recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
On Thursday, Matthews-based Harris Teeter said it also would begin offering complimentary non-surgical N95 masks beginning this week while supplies last.
Harris Teeter, a subsidiary of Kroger Co. based in Ohio, has about 60 stores in the Charlotte region.
Other pharmacy locations that will offer free masks include: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Lastest NC COVID numbers
On Friday, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported 12,385 new COVID-19 cases, at least 4,490 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and 70 additional coronavirus-related deaths, the Observer reported.
As of Feb. 2, 21% of coronavirus tests were reported positive, according to state health officials.
The target rate is 5% or lower to slow the spread of the virus.
This story was originally published February 4, 2022 at 4:24 PM.