Singapore’s cinemas were forced to do so because of the COVID-19 pandemic since 26 March, which led to a drought period for film buffs and film operators.
However, film buffs can finally rejoice as cinemas have reopened this week. Operators like Cathay and Golden Village (GV) have reopened on July 13, while indie cinema operator The Projector reopened two days ago on July 15.
Moviegoers will be extremely pleased to be informed that there is a wide variety of films, such as the sequel to the popular South Korean zombie mystery “Train to Busan: Peninsula” and “A Quiet Place 2”.
However, this will not be so old and the delight of the film will be another to viewers.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has stipulated that cinemas must comply with a set of mandatory security control measures.
Some regulations come with a one-meter social remote seat configuration. Couples or friends in teams of up to five others will be able to join, but between teams, the social settings of the remote seats will apply. Each movie theater will also be limited to 50 other people.
Masks are also mandatory at all times when eating food and drinks.
In addition, spaces with major contact problems will be disinfected and disinfected between films.
It turns out that the percentage of Internet and Singaporean users combined the reopening of cinemas.
Some Singaporeans feel that the stage in cinemas is very different from other public spaces, such as restaurants or public transport.
Priscilla Lee, who saw “Train to Busan: Peninsula,” said, “For me, it’s the same as the place where teams of friends eat and can eat together, while staying away from other teams.”
There is, however, a warning. The 23-year-old believes that spectators wear their mask at all times and that food and drink are not allowed.
While some shared unbiased to positive sentiments and praised the decision, others were so optimistic.
David Goh, 28, said his favorite movie theater at home: “I don’t think it’s safe. If only one user in the room is positive in COVID-19, we all run a threat as well.
Countries around the world are reopening cinemas as they slowly emerge from the blockade.
Malaysia has been identified as one of the first five countries in the world to effectively broadcast COVID-19. The country’s theatres have also reopened to the public, but with stricter measures.
All viewers are required to have a loose position between them, they are components of a couple or an organization of friends.
Germany has also reopened its cinemas since late May, but with strict social estrangement regulations. In addition to maintaining a distance of 1.5 m from the adjacent group, glass screens have also been installed in some theaters to minimize contact between viewers.
Critics and belligerent parts are skeptical about the reopening of cinemas, however, it is a long-awaited occasion by many viewers.
That said, declining human trafficking in theaters can be a boon for Singaporeans who hate crowds, but a scourge for film operators looking to increase their sales after 3 months of inactivity.
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