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Anusuya Lahiri

Google Eases COVID-19 Restrictions For Return To Office

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  • Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google loosened some of its Covid-19 restrictions as it plans to return to the office, CNBC reports.
  • It revived some of its buzzy perks like fitness centers, massages, and nixing vaccinations.
  • Google Real Estate and Workplace Services VP David Radcliffe sent an email to San Francisco Bay Area employees citing the instructions.
  • Google will not require vaccinations as a condition of employment for U.S. workers.
  • The Bay Area offices lifted the testing requirement, which applied even to vaccinated employees.
  • In addition, Google dropped its social distancing requirement and masks for vaccinated employees in most areas.
  • Price Action: GOOG shares traded higher by 1.65% at $2,593.80 on the last check Thursday.
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