You'll have to wear face covering if you plan to shop at an IGA grocery story in B.C. as of next week.

Starting Monday, Sept. 21, the stores are asking customers bring and wear their own masks, but will provide masks at the store front entrances, according to a statement issued by IGA.

IGA is just one of many grocery store locations that require masks in B.C. Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Costco and No Frills already require masks to be worn by customers

The Government of Canada recommends the best thing you can do to prevent spreading COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. If none is available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60 per cent alcohol.

To protect others, you should also stay at home if you are ill, maintain a two-metre physical distance from others, when physical distancing cannot be maintained and consider wearing a non-medical mask or homemade face covering. Avoid touching your face, mouth, nose or eyes.

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