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Major movie theater circuits AMC, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark have adjusted their policies on face masks, allowing those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to not have to wear them. The change comes as the North American box office heats up this weekend. Paramount’s A Quiet Place, Part II and Disney’s Cruella…

UPDATED with latest: The cascade continued Tuesday afternoon as Los Angles Public Health officials announced that they would update the county’s Covid-19 guidance to follow the new, looser CDC strictures released Tuesday morning. California officials also signaled the state would comply. From the Public Health…

UPDATE: McDonald’s said today it doesn’t want to turn away anyone seeking a burger. The fast-food giant now says that it will offer customers who arrive at the stores without a mask the opportunity to don one that they will provide. If the customer declines to do so, the store will “expedite the order and guide them…

Following big circuits AMC and Regal, Cinemark has reversed its face mask policy for guests as the chain plans its reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown. “For the safety of our guests, employees and communities, Cinemark will require that face masks be worn throughout our theatres. Masks may be removed when eating and…

The Walt Disney Company has unveiled its own line of character face masks amid the coronovirus outbreak, with sales proceeds to go to charity. The face masks feature favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Anna and Elsa, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, The Avengers…

They’re not only mandatory. They’re stylish. Customized face masks are emerging as a hot new fashion trend, as brands realize that everyone is now mandated to wear a canvas around their mouth and nose when they head out in public, and may have to do so for a while. On Friday, Universal Music Group artists Ariana Grande…