According to the order of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), starting from Monday, Delhi’s cinemas, theaters and multi-hall theaters will be allowed to reopen with 100% of the seating capacity. As the coronavirus pandemic now subsides in the city, the revised guidelines will also allow the number of people attending weddings and dying ceremonies to increase from 100 to 200.
After Covid-19 cases led to an exponential increase in the number of daily infections, movie theaters and multiple theaters were closed in April, and a second wave of infections occurred across the country. The city government led by the Aam Aadmi party allowed them to reopen at 50% of their seat capacity in the last week of July, when Covid-19 cases began to decline steadily. During the surge, the number of people attending the funeral was also reduced to 20, while the wedding ceremony allowed 50 people to attend. In both types of gatherings in September, the number of people increased to 100.
According to official orders, the owners of movie theaters, theaters and multi-hall theaters will be responsible for strict compliance with official guidelines and proper Covid behavior within the premises. The DDMA stated in the order: “If any violations are found, severe criminal penalties will be imposed on the owners of restaurants, bars, cinemas, theaters and multi-purpose halls.” DDMA also allows meetings and conferences in the banquet hall. city. So far, only weddings and exhibitions are allowed there.
At the same time, the city still prohibits all social, political, sports, entertainment, cultural, and religious gatherings. Restaurants and bars will continue to operate at 50% of the seating capacity. According to the order, the Delhi Metro and public transport buses will continue to be full, but standing passengers are not allowed.
News Source : Hindustan Times
