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'Wear A Mask': Vermont Grocers On Shopping During COVID-19

Socially-distanced shoppers stock up at Vermont's only Costco on April 9. We're talking about safely getting groceries during the coronavirus state of emergency.
Matthew Smith
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Socially-distanced shoppers stock up at Vermont's only Costco on April 9. We're talking about safely getting groceries during the coronavirus state of emergency.

Though you don't need to disinfect your groceries, a trip to the supermarket has taken on new importance — and requires new precautions — in the COVID-19 era. We talk to grocery store managers and retailers about keeping workers (and customers) safe and what you should keep in mind when you next get your groceries. 

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Broadcast live on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
Matt Smith worked for Vermont Public from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.
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