The news was announced yesterday afternoon, to be effective May 1, which is today. I was thrilled when I set out to shop at Publix this morning hoping to see maskless people in the store. Alas, all the staff were still masked and all the shoppers I encountered were masked. I asked the woman packing my groceries why she was still masked and she said they’re still required to mask for now.

What’s with that Publix? Still waiting for someone to give you “permission” to let your employees breathe freely? Glad I haven’t used a shield or mask in months. Y’all need to get a clue! We’re DONE with masking.