One day after Nevada’s largest casinos were allowed to run at full capacity (even without Las Vegas announced that the fully vaccinated will no longer need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor areas.
This guideline follows the most recent CDC guidelines on masks for the fully vaccinated.
Las Vegas had previously made masks a mandatory part of COVID-19 security protocols, including while table games were played. But the scene seems to be back in full swing.
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Renowned casino chains such as MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino and others have announced that they will be dropping the mask requirements.
However, some casinos such as Caesars Entertainment have not yet agreed to remove masks.
The massive corporation, which owns numerous resorts including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Harrahs Las Vegas, Ballys Las Vegas, and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has stated that it has strictly adhered to CDC, state, local and agency guidelines throughout COVID-19 are and will continue to be a pandemic. “
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Some have implemented their own guidelines for their casinos. The famous Wynn and Encore Las Vegas said guests and staff who are at least 14 days before the final vaccine dose are no longer required to wear face masks on the property. They added, “If you are not fully vaccinated, please take proper precautions and wear a face covering.”
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board said on Twitter that casinos in the city should enforce “more restrictive” protocols, but added that it will not prohibit Nevada companies from confirming their guests’ vaccination status.
The City of Sin has welcomed visitors through most of the ongoing pandemic and now allows several casinos to return 100% to gaming days after approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Casinos aren’t the only ones in the US to relax mask restrictions. Numerous Florida theme parks, including Universal Orlando and The Disney World, have removed mask requirements for outdoor use.
The legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York has also announced that it will open its doors to a maskless audience at full capacity next month.
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