Vaccinated customers can go without masks in Kroger stores

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kroger stores in Kentucky are allowing fully-vaccinated customers go maskless beginning Thursday. The grocery store chain updated its mask policy Wednesday. Kroger said it will adhere to state or local mandates. Customers and employees who are not fully-vaccinated will be asked to continue wearing masks. Pharmacy and clinic employees will continue wearing masks.