COVID-19 Policy Update: Masks Are Requested, Not Required, at the Co-op.

Starting tomorrow, June 19th, we will no longer require fully vaccinated people to wear a face covering while shopping at the co-op. In accordance with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated should still mask up while in the store. In addition, our employees will all continue to wear masks during their shifts, and we encourage customers to be considerate of their immunocompromised neighbors and put on a mask for the short time you are in our store if at all possible.

As we have done throughout the pandemic, we consulted with local health authorities to be sure that our decision makes sense. Given Fairbanks’ low COVID-19 case rate and increasing vaccination rate, we feel confident that this is the best course of action for now, and we were encouraged to hear that the doctor we consulted agrees.

We will continue to follow the state’s COVID-19 reports, and if cases suddenly increase again, we will reinstate the mask requirement for the safety of our staff and our community.

Thank you to everyone who has treated our employees kindly and sacrificed comfort for the sake of community. And we are especially grateful to our staff for sticking with us through a challenging and sometimes frightening year and a half.