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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Entertainment
Asharq Al-Awsat

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Oscars to require covid tests for all vaccines for most - The Untold Story

An Oscar statue is seen in a souvenir shop at the Dolby Theatre during preparations for the Oscars in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US February 28, 2018. (Reuters)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will require attendees of the 94th Oscars ceremony in March to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and at least two negative results from PCR tests, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Performers and presenters at the film industry's highest honors also must undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, but will not need to show proof of vaccination, the source said.

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