U.S. movie theatres remove mask mandate for vaccinated people
AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, and Regal Cinemas said on their websites that viewers who are not fully vaccinated will be asked to continue wearing masks and that other social distancing measures and cleaning protocols will be maintained.
Masks are no longer required in the three major US theater chains for people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to guidelines updated Friday.
AMC Entertainment, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas said on their websites that viewers who are not fully vaccinated will be asked to continue wearing masks and that other social distancing measures and cleaning protocols will be maintained.
"According to CDC guidelines, masks are not required for guests who are fully vaccinated," AMC said on its website, referring to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. is fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask throughout the theater unless you are actively enjoying food or drinks. "
Similar updates to the skin policy were made on the Regal and Cinemark websites. All three networks said they would follow state and local mandates on wearing masks, which may be different from the CDC guidelines.
The changes for movie theaters come two weeks after the CDC said fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks in any setting.
Movie attendance has started to rise in the United States after long shutdowns related to the pandemic and a lack of new movie releases.
Movie studios and theater chains launched a "The Big Screen is Back" campaign last week, previewing a summer full of blockbusters, including the new Fast & Furious movie and the superhero movie Black. Widow.
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