Punjab decides to reopen cinemas, theaters; SOPs issued

Punjab Cinemas

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Sunday allowed cinemas and theaters to reopen from Monday, August 10 with strict enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs), ARY News reported.

A notification has been issued by Punjab Primary and Secondary Health Department in this regard. The primary & secondary health department has also issued SOPs under the instructions of Punjab govt.

In order to maintain social distancing, 6-foot distance has been made mandatory in the cinemas and theaters. No customer will be allowed to enter the restaurants without masks.

SOPs for cinemas and theaters

  • No Mask No Entry should be strictly implemented
  • Avoid touching surfaces unnecessarily
  • Maintain sufficient stock of hand sanitizers at cinemas and theatre halls
  • Limit the hall occupancy to 40 percent of total capacity
  • Open air theatre should be preferred over indoor closed hall
  • Online ticketing should be preferred
  • Cinema, theaters should offer shows of shorter duration (40-60 minutes)
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the halls
  • Inter show interval should be at least for 60 minutes in order to ensure proper cleanliness and disinfection
  • Ensure temperature checking at entry points

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The Punjab government yesterday also issued a list of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for restaurants and fast-food outlets in the province.

In a notification, Primary and Secondary Healthcare secretary said that social gathering will not be allowed in the eateries. There will be a complete ban on entry of people above the age of 60 in the restaurants.

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