China’s cinemas are reopening after being closed for six months to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The China Film Administration said screens in “low-risk” areas opened their doors again starting yesterday.
As most of the country is now classified as low risk it is expected to be essentially a nationwide reopening.
China’s cinemas were hit hard by the shutdown that started in January, with many already forced out of business.
Cinemas that reopen will be subject to a strict set of rules, including screenings being limited to 30% capacity and the number of movies shown at a venue capped at 50% of its previous volume. Customers’ temperatures will be taken, and masks will have to be worn at all times by both cinema goers and staff.
Tickets must be purchased online and separate groups of customers will have to sit at least a meter apart.
Under the restrictions no food or drinks will be allowed to be served in cinemas. (AFP)
