{"id":17826,"date":"2022-03-01T20:30:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/01\/apple-to-increase-covid-testing-requirements-for-vaccinated-retail-staff\/"},"modified":"2022-03-01T20:30:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:30:40","slug":"apple-to-increase-covid-testing-requirements-for-vaccinated-retail-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/01\/apple-to-increase-covid-testing-requirements-for-vaccinated-retail-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple to increase Covid testing requirements for vaccinated retail staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apple plans to start requiring its retail staff to test for Covid-19 twice a week, no matter their vaccination status, although the company is also easing its test verification policies. <\/p>\n

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The plan was announced in a memo to U.S. Apple Store employees obtained by<\/a> Bloomberg<\/em> on Tuesday. In addition to the new minimum testing requirements, however, Apple is now allowing staff to independently verify their results. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Based on what we’ve learned from our testing pilot, everyone will now be required to self-test twice per week, regardless of vaccination status,” Apple told employees. “In addition, if you were submitting your test results for verification, you’re no longer required to do so.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The new rules appear to be a stepping stone toward lifting mask requirements for employees. Apple said it was “reviewing our face mask guidance for team members,” but urged employees to continue wearing a face mask while in stores. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple added that it is “hopeful that case numbers remain low and these protocols will be in effect for the foreseeable future.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple began ramping up its Covid-19 testing program in August 2021<\/a> for both corporate and retail staffers<\/a>. The company has never implemented any sort of vaccine mandate for its employees, however, citing privacy concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n