The China Film Administration announced yesterday that cinemas in areas at low risk of COVID-19 transmission can reopen from Monday, almost six months after their closure due to the pandemic.
Theaters in medium- and high-risk areas will remain closed over safety concerns.
The administration also advised local film administrative bodies to enhance management at the theaters before their reopening.
Strict measures including checking health QR codes and body temperatures must be enforced to ensure the safety of cinemagoers.
Masks will be mandatory and people with a temperature higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius will not be allowed entry.
Cinemas must operate below 30 percent capacity. Tickets will be sold through real-name registration on the Internet to reduce human contacts.
No drinks or snacks will be sold at the venues, and moviegoers are not allowed to eat during screenings. Each film screening should not last more than two hours.
The China Film Administration announced yesterday that cinemas in areas at low risk of COVID-19 transmission can reopen from Monday, almost six months after their closure due to the pandemic.
