NEWS | Cinema halls across #Assam are set to reopen from October 15. Check the guidelines inside👇


 GUWAHATI: Cinema halls across Assam are set to reopen from October 15, after seven months of COVID-19 induced lockdown.



According to the latest guidelines, the cinema halls will start operating with 50 per cent of seating capacity and keeping the distance of one-seat between people from different household



On October 14, the Chief Secretary of Assam Kumar Sanjay Krishna issued guidelines stating that "Cinemas/ theatres/ multiplexes will be permitted to open with 50% of their seating capacity, in areas outside containment zones only, with effect from 15th October, 202


While the Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for the reopening of cinema halls will be issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, here are some key guidelines issued by the government of Indi


1. Cinema halls to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity



2. Adequate physical distancing to be maintained while seating; seats will be marked “not be occupied” to maintain distance



3. Wearing face covers or face masks will be mandatory, at all times



4. Only asymptomatic individuals will be allowed to enter the cinema hall and premises



5. Installation and use of Arogya Setu app is recommended for everyone



6. Thermal screening will be carried out before entering the premises



7. Staggered show timings for different screens to be follow



8. Regular cleaning, disinfection and sanitization of complete cinema halls and box office to be done



9. Only packaged food items and beverages to be allowed inside cinema hall



10. Temperature setting of all air conditioners to be between 24- 30 degree.

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