The Oscars require coronavirus vaccination for nominees, but not for presenters

This year’s Academy Awards will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for most – but not all – inside the Dolby Theater, diverse Made sure on.

Such as The New York Times The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences first reported Thursday that all candidates and invited guests must show evidence of vaccination and test negative at least twice through a PCR test. On the other hand, those who perform and present at the award ceremony will not need to show proof of vaccination, but will be thoroughly tested.

This is a clarification of the Academy’s policy on COVID-19, as it was reported on February 9 that No Oscars required Attend to provide proof of vaccination. According to a source close to the situation, the decision not to require proof of vaccination for presenters and performers falls under the COVID-19 return-to-work agreement between the Motion Picture and Television Producers Association and the unions. The agreement gives production companies the option to delegate their COVID-19 vaccinations to Area A — the production crew and crew working closely with the cast — but that’s not a requirement.

these years Oscars The ceremony will invite 2,500 candidates and guests to the Dolby Theatre, which usually seats more than 3,300 people. According to The Times, guests and candidates seated in the theater’s orchestra and lounge sections will not be required to wear face masks. However, those sitting in the mezzanine may face mask requirements as they will be more airtight.

With COVID-19 cases declining in the Los Angeles area, businesses and other big events are easing COVID-19 policies as well. As of this week, Disney parks no longer require fully vaccinated guests to wear masks. and on Tuesday, Advertise Coachella That there will be no evidence of vaccination or testing for COVID-19 required to attend the upcoming festival in April. Meanwhile, the state of Los Angeles is expected to perform in the wearing of masks Probably raise in late March – But whether that will happen before or after the March 27 event has yet to be determined.

Mark Malkin contributed to this report.