In January this year, the Government permitted theatres, multiplexes and cinema halls to operate at 100% capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken only when the country managed to flatten the curve after a long battle. Apart from theatres, other public places were opened. However, in the past few weeks, COVID-19 cases are on a rise once again.
In the wake of rising cases once again, the Government has issued a new set of guidelines. Speaking of theatres, cinema halls and multiplexes, they are allowed to operate but at 50% capacity only. The new guidelines were tweeted on BMC's official Twitter account.
New COVID Guidelines:
Cinemas (single screen/multiplex) & hotels to operate at 50% capacity
No social/political/religious gatherings allowed
50 people allowed for weddings & 20 for funerals
All offices, except health & essential, to operate at 50% - work from home advised
— Mumbai, BMC (@mybmc) March 15, 2021
According to reports, doctors have found a new strain of COVID-19. Reportedly, there are Coronavirus patients with newer and unusual symptoms, some not related to the respiratory system at all.
(Source: Twitter)
