AMC, Regal and Cinemark Lift Mask Mandate for Vaccinated

If you’ve been vaccinated, you’re not required to put on a masks at a significant movie show. The nation’s largest chains, together with AMC, Regal and Cinemark have all lately up to date their masks insurance policies on their web sites eradicating the mandate for individuals who have been vaccinated.

If you haven’t been vaccinated, masks are nonetheless “strongly recommended,” with AMC particularly asking those that haven’t been vaccinated to proceed carrying masks in accordance with CDC pointers, with the choice to buy a masks for $1. And masks are nonetheless required if mandated by a state or native ordinance.

“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,” AMC stated in a press release to TheWrap. “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.”

Regal and Cinemark didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. However, AMC is much from alone within the change in masks coverage, and each Regal and Cinemark mirror comparable insurance policies on their web site.

“Face masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests. Masks are strongly encouraged for all other guests, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Masks may be removed when eating and drinking inside the auditorium. Except where required by local mandates,” Cinemark’s web site reads.

“The CDC continues to recommend masks and social distancing for unvaccinated people,” Regal’s web site reads. “Masks will not be required unless mandated by state and local guidelines. Where masks are mandated, they can be removed only while eating and drinking while seated in an auditorium. Employees monitor auditoriums throughout each performance as a standard practice.” 

AMC final June was criticized when CEO Adam Aron didn’t instantly require masks, saying they “did not want to be drawn into a political controversy,” earlier than in the end reversing the choice and requiring them in any respect theaters upon their reopening.