Opening of theatres, movies to be postponed once again amid coronavirus pandemic
At first, cinemas were planned to open on September 15, while theatres were to have been opened on October 1 after they closed in early March of this year. Photo: IPN.
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The reopening of theatres and cinemas, which was planned for November 1 has been postponed due to the severe epidemiological situation in Georgia.
The Georgian Ministry of Education says that the date when theatres and cinemas open will be determined based on the coronavirus situation in the country.
As of now, per the recommendation of the Health Ministry, it is allowed to hold cultural events in open areas with the participation of no more than 200 people.
Moreover, museums and nature reserves are still open for visitors. Film productions and indoor rehearsals are also allowed.
However, other cultural events can only be held remotely.
Theatres and movie theatres have been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
At first, cinemas were planned to open on September 15, while theatres were to have been opened on October 1 after they closed in early March of this year.
What are the new restrictions?
Social gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned in Georgia starting tomorrow amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases. This includes large birthdays, weddings, funeral feasts and other public and ritual events, announces head of the government administration Natia Mezvrishvili.
The Georgian Labour Conditions Inspection Department has issued a series of coronavirus regulations for theatres to reopen on October 1.
Georgia is allowing open air cultural events to resume starting today, though is restricting the amount of people that can attend to no more than 200 people.
Georgia will allow open air cultural events to be held starting July 13, said PM Giorgi Gakharia earlier today.