Target Drops Mask Requirement For Staffers, Customers

CONNECTICUT — Target has lifted its mask requirements for both customers and staff members.

An announcement was made this week on the big box chain's coronavirus dashboard, located on its website.

The reason given was simple — fewer cases.

"The health and safety of our guests and team members have been Target’s top priority throughout the pandemic. As COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the country, Target will not require our U.S. team members or guests to wear masks, as local regulations allow," the announcement said. "We'll follow all state and local COVID-19 safety regulations and encourage our team members and guests to consult the latest public health guidance, get vaccinated and make decisions to keep themselves and their families safe."

Target's Connecticut locations include:

• Manchester
• Windsor
• Enfield
• New Britain
• West Hartford
• Newington
• Southington
• Meriden
• Waterbury
• Killingly
• Lisbon
• Waterford
• Torrington
• North Haven
• Milford
• Orange
• Trumbull