The two chains have updated their mask policies in light of rising COVID-19 cases across the country.
to announce that face coverings are required for all customers, regardless of local guidelines.
"McDonald’s asks every customer entering our restaurants to wear a mask or face covering as a safety step based on the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control ," the site reads. The COVID-19 safety protocols page also offers insight into the safety measures it has in place for its staff, including the required use of masks and gloves for employees.
"You will notice restaurant crew wearing gloves and face coverings for safety, this is just another way we can help protect our guests and crew members," the page reads. These latest policy changes from the two major chains come after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance in July that recommended indoor mask use in areas with high transmission rates. At the time, new data was beginning to suggest that fully vaccinated people can contract COVID-19 and potentially infect others.
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