OFFICIAL: THEATRES TO BE REOPENED FROM THIS DATE; GUIDELINES REGARDING SEATING CAPACITY ISSUED

Now, as part of Unlock 5, it has been announced that the Govt of India has issued new guidelines for 'Re-opening'; cinema halls/ multiplexes/ swimming pools used for training of sportspersons/entertainment parks from October 15, as per ANI's tweet (sic)

Govt of India issues new guidelines for 'Re-opening'; cinema halls/ multiplexes/ swimming pools used for training of sportspersons/entertainment parks to re-open from 15th October pic.twitter.com/ZUubvggLR3

— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2020

Cinemas/ theatres/ multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 50% of their seating capacity, for which, SOP will be issued by I&B Ministry: Government of India, read a further tweet. (sic)

Reactions to this announcement have been varied.

Who is going to ensure that the person seated next to next seat to you is not a asymptomatic carrier. Who will ensure that such asymptomatic person will be on mask inside the hall full-time. No not at all possible. Such person will surely infect atleast 8 around you.

Means Corner seat of Cinema Hall for lovers now have to have a seat vacant. LOL

Cinema Halls are reopening but is anyone willing to go there and watch movies?

Shut the cinemas!

Masks aren't worn properly and then they blame govt for rising cases ..more than 60% are leaving nostrils open for breathing while walking or even talking that defeats it's purpose . Pune being the first in this case . (sic)