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The Academy has spoken. Per the New York Times, most people attending the 2022 Oscars will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Nominees and guests at the March 27 awards ceremony will need to show proof of vaccination and two negative PCR tests. Performers and presenters, on the other hand, will undergo “rigorous testing,” but do not need to be vaccinated. According to a spokesperson for the Academy, the decision is in line with safety protocols and return-to-work standards in Los Angeles County.
Meanwhile, mask requirements at the event will also differ. The 94th Academy Awards will be presented at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles in front of an audience of 2,500 people. That…
