By Manori Ravindran U.K. exhibitors are presenting evidence to the government that would allow them to safely reopen doors by the end of June.
Phil Clapp, chief executive of the U.K. Cinema Association, tells Variety: “We’ve made representations to government on the safeguards which U.K.
cinemas would look to have in place for audiences and staff alike upon re-opening, and have asked that consideration be given – with these in mind – to allow cinemas to open by end June.” Clapp adds, however, that the exhibition sector will be “led by the government’s understanding of the risk presented by COVID-19 and respond accordingly.” It is ultimately the government that will decide at what point cinemas can reopen as part of the easing of lockdown
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