50% Occupancy, Seat Markings, Other SOPs As Cinemas Open On October 15

Tuesday, 6 October 2020Newsdesk

Fifty per cent occupancy, staggered show timings, social distancing, thermal screening, adequate protection gear for the staff, and compulsorily providing phone numbers for "contact tracing" are among the guidelines issued for operation of cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes from October 15. They were recently allowed to resume operations under the Unlock 5 guidelines.

New Delhi, 06 October 2020

As per news report of NDTV, using the hashtag UnlockWithPrecautions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted a set of rules all cinema halls will have to follow to safely continue their operations amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Cinema halls shall be allowed to open with 50 per cent capacity only and people will maintain one-seat distance. Alternate seats will be left vacant for social distancing. Wearing masks at all times inside the hall will be important," Mr Javadekar said.

Source -NDTV