French cinemas and theaters will remain closed until at least Jan. 7, 2021. The French government Thursday announced it was extending lockdown measures, which were set to loosen Dec.
15, into early next year. French prime minister Jean Castex said the measures were needed to rein in COVID-19 infections, which are again climbing in France.
He said public establishments — including cinemas, theaters, clubs, and concert halls — will remain shut for at least another three weeks.
The decision is a blow to French cinemas and distributors, who were hard hit by the first, 14-week lockdown from mid-March to the end of June.
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