As a further sign of a return to relative post-COVID normality, Costco has ended special operating hours for seniors and customers with predisposing conditions.  The dedicated early hour for seniors, healthcare workers and first responders ceased after Sunday, April 24th.  The decision to cancel the special hour was previously announced but was deferred as Omicron incidence rates increased.  It remains to be seen whether a new surge in a sub-lineage of Omicron will change the decision, but this is doubtful given the level of vaccination among seniors and those with predisposing conditions and the prevailing sentiment against COVID restrictions including masking in public.