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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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