“Where masks are mandated, they can be removed only while eating and drinking while seated in an auditorium.” In other words, keep a mask in your back pocket, at least until you and your eight to twelve snacks are fully in your seat, and Vin Diesel has begun reminding you about the importance of family. That’s the official announcement made on Friday by AMC Theatres, at least. As for how individual theaters can ensure bare-faced attendees have actually received their full run of COVID-19 vaccines, well, the lack of guidelines suggests they may be relying on the old-fashioned honor system. Related
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Tags: “The CDC continues to recommend masks and social distancing for unvaccinated people. All other aspects of the AMC Safe & Clean policies and procedures, including seat blocking, remain in place at this time.”
Between the ongoing vaccine rollout and the Memorial Day three-day weekend, it’s not entirely surprising the country’s cinemas would want to usher in as many moviegoers to A Quiet Place Part II or Cruella as feel comfortable attending. “Guests who are not fully vaccinated are asked to continue wearing masks. Masks will not be required unless mandated by state and local guidelines,” says Regal’s website. Cinemark Theatres and Regal Cinemas have also similarly updated their policies, per Deadline. Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images
It’ll help hide how hard you’re sobbing about family during F9, but sure, go ahead and head back to the movies mask-free, provided you’re fully vaccinated. “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,” the theater chain said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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