Multiple movie theater chains in the U.S are no longer requiring fully vaccinated customers to wear masks.
AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, and Regal Theaters made the decision two weeks after the CDC said fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks inside their theaters.
“With rapid improvements in COVID-19 case rates, increasingly widespread vaccinations, and recent CDC guidance that vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance, the movie theatre industry will continue to meet or exceed state and local public health guidelines,” Regal Theaters said on their website.
The chains are still strongly encouraging unvaccinated people to wear masks.
“If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask throughout the theatre unless actively enjoying food or drinks. If needed masks are available to purchase for $1,” AMC Entertainment said.
Theaters will continue other COVID-19 safety measures, including reduced capacity and extra cleaning.