Cinemas resuming operations will face a series of restrictions - from limited film showings to mandatory mask use - while those in medium-to-high risk areas will remain shut, the China Film Administration said in a statement today.
China will allow cinemas in low-risk areas to reopen from July 20, the country’s film administration said today, six months after they were forced to shut as part of the country’s draconian measures to contain the novel coronavirus.
Cinemas resuming operations will face a series of restrictions - from limited film showings to mandatory mask use - while those in medium-to-high risk areas will remain shut. China, which has seen its case numbers sharply decline since March, has progressively eased lockdown measures and most restaurants, shopping malls and even clubs have been open for months.
Cinemas reopening will have to keep the size of the audience at 30% of normal capacity and will have to leave empty seats between viewers, according to the statement.
Visitors are also required to book tickets in advance, wear face masks and cannot bring food and drink into the theatre.
source:China Film Administration
