Weis Markets installs sneeze guards at all locations amid coronavirus concerns

On Friday, April 3, Weis Markets announced the installment of sneeze guards in all store locations. 

The protective panels are an additional measure taken by the supermarket chain to reduce the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. 

"During these challenging times, we are working hard to ensure the safety of our associates and customers. Over the past week, we’ve taken additional steps to provide a safe work and shopping environment,”  Weis Markets CEO Jonathan Weis said in a statement. “In the coming weeks, we will continue to implement additional preventative measures for the benefit of the public."

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The panels will be installed at all locations over the next week. 

Since the outbreak began, Weis has begun putting limits on certain items and has given all employees a $2 wage increase. 

Weis Markets operates 198 stores throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. 

Neil Strebig is the food & drink reporter for the York Daily Record and curator for the York on the Move newsletter. He can be reached at nstrebig@ydr.com, 717-825-6582 or via Twitter @neilStrebig. 

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