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Apple to restore mask requirement at Apple Stores
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The reimplementation of mask mandates, which will take effect Thursday across the U.S., comes amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the more infectious Delta variant,
According to an internal memo to employees obtained by
Bloomberg, Apple will begin requiring masks at more than half of about 270 U.S. Apple Store locations. After carefully reviewing the latest CDC recommendations, and analyzing the health and safety data for your local area, we are updating our guidance on face masks for your store, Apple wrote in the memo, stating that it is making the change out of an abundance of caution.
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Though some retailers have eased COVID-19 restrictions, Apple will keep its mask mandate and related safeguards in place at U.S. Apple Store locations, according to a report on Friday.
The company informed Apple Store employees that it plans to maintain existing COVID-19 protocols, reports
Bloomberg. The stance is in contrast to other retailers like Walmart, Sam s Club, Trader Joe s and Costco, which recently loosened restrictions to allow vaccinated shoppers to browse certain stores without a mask.
Currently, Apple Stores require customers and workers to wear masks and undergo temperature checks prior to entry. Other precautions include social distancing, occupancy restrictions, health screening, and mandatory cleaning of products.