By Tom Grater International Film Reporter Chinese authorities will allow further leisure venues in the country, including cinemas, to gradually re-open, its top administrative body has stated.
No timeframe was given for the re-opening. The State Council posted a statement to its official website saying that venues including cinemas will need to adhere to “strict prevention measures” including disinfection, enhanced ventilation, limiting visitor numbers, and utilizing face masks.
China was expected to open cinemas at the end of March after two months of closures, with some 500 venues welcoming visitors back for one weekend (March 20-22), though very few admissions were recorded.
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