The central government on Tuesday issued SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for cinema halls. The screening of films takes place from 15^th of October.

Here are the guidelines:

·         Occupancy in the auditorium is not more than 50%.

·         Physical distancing while seating.

·         Seats not occupied shall be marked as such.

·         Hand wash and hand sanitizers.

·         Temperature of all air-conditioning in the range of 24-30 degrees.

·         Spitting is strictly prohibited.

·         Multiple sale counters for food and beverages.

·         Aarogya Sethu app is advised (but is not mandatory).

·         Thermal screening to be carried out. Only asymptomatic individuals shall be allowed.

·         Show timings will be staggered and a sufficient number of counters at the box office should be opened.

·         Audience are encouraged to avoid any movement during the intermission.

·         Digital payments should be the preferred mode of payment.

·         Regular cleaning and disinfection of the box-office.

·         Proper queue management at the box office using floor markings.

·         No food/beverage allowed inside the auditorium while the audience should follow the respiratory etiquettes.

·         Wearing of face covers/masks is mandatory and contact number will be taken to facilitate contact tracing.

·         Public service announcements on COVID-19 appropriate behaviour shall be made and any stigmatization or unruly behavior shall be dealt with strictly.

·         Contact number of audience shall be taken to facilitate contact tracing.

·         Mandatory use of face masks.