Mayor of Los Angeles says shoppers could be turned away for not wearing a mask at grocery stores

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• As of Friday, Los Angeles residents will be required to wear some sort of face-covering to go to the grocery store or many essential business. 
• Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the order on Tuesday and said that businesses "may refuse
  admission or service to any individual who fails to wear face coverings."
• The measure is meant to protect workers. 
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered that facial coverings be worn by all essential workers and by customers visiting many essential businesses.

Garcetti made the announcement on Tuesday and also added that customers not wearing masks could be denied service. 

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