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Apple to boost COVID-19 testing requirements for Apple Store retail staff

Per an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg on Tuesday, Apple plans to start requiring its Apple Store retail staff to test for COVID-19 infections twice a week, no matter their vaccination status, although the company is also easing its test verification policies. Apple will also be allowing staff members to independently verify their test results. […]

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Apple to end masking requirements in some U.S. Apple Store locations, looks to resume in-person classes in March

Apple will stop its mandate requiring customers to wear masks when visiting Apple Store locations in many locations across the United States. The company has dropped mask mandates following changes in local guidelines and a reduction in COVID-19 cases. Employees have been informed of the mask updates, and Apple has also updated its website to […]

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Apple removes UNiDAYS education requirement for U.S. education storefront

Apple has walked back a requirement preventing some users from receiving discounts through its education storefront. Last week, the company began requiring that customers taking advantage of educational discounts in the United States verify their status as a teacher, student, or school staff member through UNiDAYS. As of Friday, discounted iPads, Macs, and other products can be […]

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Apple reinstates mask requirement to all U.S. Apple Store retail locations

It never hurts to be safe. Apple is reinstating a requirement for customers to wear masks when visiting an Apple Store in the United States, due to a rise in cases of COVID-19. While the company was in the process of reducing its social distancing measures in its stores in November, having ended its mask […]

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Beginning Friday, November 5th, some U.S. Apple Store locations to drop mask requirement for customers

Per a note intercepted by Bloomberg, Apple on Friday will drop the pandemic mask mandate for more than 100 of its 270+ Apple Store retail locations in the United States following positive trends in vaccinations and declining COVID-19 cases. The intra-company note reads as follows: After careful review, the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team, […]