infection rates are declining across the U.S. and hopes are running high in the movie business for a return to healthy grosses.
“Consistent with the latest CDC guidance and following consultation with public health experts, AMC Theatres guests who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear face coverings at AMC locations, unless it is mandated by state or local ordinances,” reads AMC’s statement. “Guests who are not fully vaccinated are asked to continue wearing masks. All other aspects of the AMC Safe & Clean policies and procedures, including seat blocking, remain in place at this time.
Major chains last August had formed an industry initiative called CinemaSafe, which was aimed at conveying the relative safety ofcompared with bars and other indoor spaces. Most circuits have invested heavily in air filtration and cleaning supplies and in many states attendance is still limited, either by seating capacity or distancing requirements.
AMC CEO Adam Aron faced backlash last year at this time after saying the circuit wouldn’t attempt a “political” mask requirement. He thenRead More About:
I have hope we will reach herd immunity!
If they made people wear masks at any point they are out of the discussion. Never again
What the fuck
It is going to be funny when they have to close again.
Are we really going to fashion policies to provide peace of mind to Covid anxious people within completely voluntary, enclosed, indoor, multi-hour congregating spaces? Who that is living in fear of Covid would go to a movie theater when they can watch movies at home?
No thanks. I'll be home enjoying my vast bluray collection, along with Disney +, HBO Max and Hulu.
should require proof...