Apple will no longer require customers to wear masks at many Apple stores in the U.S., including Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia and other states that recently decided to “throw away” masks, according to a Bloomberg report. However, employees at Apple stores will be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
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Bloomberg says Apple has updated its website to indicate which stores require masks. When searching for a store using Apple’s retail store locator, the website will tell you whether masks are “required,” “recommended,” or “optional” for vaccinated customers in specific locations. Masks are still required in states with stricter measures, such as Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. In some locations, such as New York and Connecticut, masks are optional for fully vaccinated customers.
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In addition to the mask changes, Bloomberg says Apple is continuing its in-store classes, called Today at Apple. The classes are available at select locations and include lessons on making music with Garageband, editing and taking photos on an iPhone , and creating videos with iMovie. As Bloomberg notes, some classes will resume this week, while others will start again in March.
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has continually adjusted its mask policy in line with local guidelines. Adjustments have tended to roll out relatively quickly at Apple — in November, the company began phasing out mask requirements in retail stores, then reinstated them again in December as COVID-19 cases began to rise.
Source of information: theverge.com
