AMC Theatres, the countrys largest movie theater chain, says while it will implement other sanitation and safety measures, masks will not be required when theaters reopen.
Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Entertainment Holdings, said the company did not want to be drawn into a political controversy."
We thought it might be counterproductive if we forced mask wearing on those people who believe strongly that it is not necessary, said Aron.
AMC is implementing its AMC Safe and Clean health and sanitation program that will include:Capping theater attendance at 30%Cleaning theaters after every movieLimiting the concession stand menuImproving the theater ventilation systemsAMC has 600 theater locations in the U.S.
Meanwhile, medical experts and doctors are calling for people to wear a mask in public whenever its not possible to practice social distancing -- staying 6 feet apart.