LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Don’t get rid of your masks quite yet. The CDC said Thursday that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks indoors or outdoors in most circumstances. However, they also said that both big and small businesses and other entities are allowed to decide whether or not they will require employees and guests/patrons to wear a mask.
Most of the nation’s major retailers and others are taking it slow and will reevaluate their mask policies based on the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control over the next few days.
As of May 18, 2021:
MASKS REQUIRED
Albertsons
Apple stores
Amazon stores
The Gap
McDonald's
Macy's
Meijer
Simon Property Group (owns malls in 37 states)
Sprouts
T.J.Maxx and Marshalls
Ulta Beauty
Verizon
Walgreens
Whole Foods
MASKS NOT REQUIRED (for fully vaccinated)
Aldi
Best Buy
BJ's Wholesale Club
Costco
CVS
Dollar General
Home Depot
Kohl's
Lowe's
Publix grocery stores
Smith's/Kroger
Starbucks
Target
Trader Joe's
Walmart and Sam's Club
Las Vegas specific:
MASKS NOT REQUIRED (for fully vaccinated)
AREA15 (guests only -- employees must still wear masks)
Caesars Entertainment
Circa Las Vegas
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Cowabunga Bay
Fashion Show Mall
Griff's Las Vegas
Las Vegas Athletic Clubs
Life Time Summerlin
MGM Resorts
Neon Museum
Planet 13
Smith's
South Point
Wynn Resorts
YMCA
MASKS REQUIRED
24 Hour Fitness
City National Arena and Lifeguard Arena require all guests (over the age of 9) to wear a mask
Clark County School District
Cowabunga Bay
Mob Museum
Nevada System of Higher Education
Smith’s (and other stores owned by Kroger)
This list will be updated as information is received. Many places are still in the process of reviewing their policies and deciding whether or not they should change their policy. At this time, it is probably wise to still carry a mask with you in case it is required at a place that you are visiting.
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