It is one thing to announce Biden officially, and a very different thing to do Tim Cook in their stores. In the US, people who are already 100% vaccinated against COVID-19 can now walk without a mask on the street and inside buildings. It is only compulsory on public transport.
But Apple believes that this measure is perhaps still a bit hasty, and is rather an incentive from the US government for people who have still vaccinated us to do so soon, and thus be able to remove the happy mask. So for now, in all American Apple stores, the mask it is mandatory.
The United States is one of the most advanced countries on the planet in terms of population vaccinated against COVID-19. So much so, that its president Biden has already announced this week that Americans who are already 100% vaccinated can move freely without a mask.
Some American chain stores have quickly embraced President Biden's announcement, such as Costco y Walmart. They believe that being inside their stores without a mask will encourage customers to come to them, by being more comfortable, and is a way to promote sales.
But Apple has already communicated to all its US stores that for now, will continue to demand the use of a mask inside its establishments, both by employees and visitors. In the same circular, he also remarked that the company is continually evaluating health and safety measures, and that its number one priority is the safety of employees and customers.
In said statement, no date is set for the end of the mandatory security measures. It is clear that everything will depend on how the pandemic evolves in the United States. But fortunately, light is already visible at the end of the tunnel. Less is missing.
