MGM Resorts International will soon require COVID-19 vaccines for all new hires and current salaried employees across the U.S.
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Tourism industry analysts say it’s going to be hard to put the genie back into the bottle when it comes to revamping health and safety regulations addressing COVID-19.
MGM Resorts International is closing its resorts in Las Vegas effective today.
“All of our public restrooms are equipped with touch free faucets, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and hand blowers,” the company said in a statement.
Employees will continue to receive benefits and pay during the closure, which is set to last through at least March 31.
Rates for hotel rooms during the upcoming NFL draft were already sliding last week as Las Vegas and other cities shut down to contain the spreading coronavirus.
Beers & Bets, Bella Bistro and Prendi go dark, with changes in restaurant and lounge hours to be reviewed weekly.
Caesars Entertainment has announced the temporary closing of several of its restaurants through at least April 9.
Guests at MGM Resorts International properties described receiving a letter in their rooms informing them that they had to check out by Tuesday.