McDonald’s requires masks again for customers and employees in areas with high COVID transmission

COVID-19: CDC recommends Americans wear masks indoors againThe CDC reversed course and urged even fully vaccinated Americans to wear masks indoors in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.Staff video, USA TODAYMcDonald’s is requiring customers and employees to wear masks again at U.S. restaurants located in areas with high or substantial transmission of the coronavirus.The fast-food giant is the largest national chain to add the requirement back for both employees and customers following updated masking guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Most businesses including Walmart, Target, Lowe’s and Kohl’s are only requiring employees wear masks and strongly encouraging or recommending customers wear them.McDonald’s confirmed the move to USA TODAY Monday, a year after it started requiring masks nationwide at its 14,000 restaurants nationwide. The company said the change in policy was in response to the CDC guidance and for all customers and crew, regardless of vaccination status.►Save better, spend better:  Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up here►Mask mandates by state: CDC mask recommendations have changed again. What’s required in your state?Masks remain required for customers and crew who are not vaccinated at all locations nationwide.McDonald’s initially dropped the mask requirement for fully vaccinated May 21, following similar moves by other businesses.The move to bring back masks comes nearly a week after the CDC said Tuesday that it recommends people vaccinated for the coronavirus start wearing masks indoors again in areas with substantial or high transmission of COVID-19. Apple was the first retailer to put a mask policy back in place for all consumers, including those who are fully vaccinated. However, Apple’s policy is only in place at half of its 270 U.S. stores.The new CDC mask guidance also recommends that people with underlying conditions that may make them more susceptible to the coronavirus wear masks, along with anyone residing with vulnerable people. ►McDonald’s Saweetie Meal: McDonald’s next celebrity collaboration, the Saweetie Meal, launches Aug. 9 at restaurants nationwide►Costco senior hours: Costco reverses course and will keep reduced senior hours as COVID-19 cases increase nationwideFollow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko. For shopping news, tips and deals, join us on our Shopping Ninjas Facebook group. 


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