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Through resolution 1746, the Ministry of Health revealed the biosecurity parameters for the prevention of the transmission of covid-19 in movie theaters, theaters, drive-ins and auto-events, that must be taken into account both by attendees and by workers and companies and will allow these spaces to reopen after seven months.
It should be noted that since they are closed places where a significant number of people congregate, cinemas and theaters are considered by health authorities and scientific research as high risk for the transmission of the new coronavirus Sars-CoV-2.
Now, the document of the Ministry repeals Resolution 1408 and one of the main novelties that it presents is the disposition of the chairs to keep the distance, ensuring that the spaces for each individual attendant or for groups are clearly marked and delimited.
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“Family groups or people who reside in the same home They can use a maximum of four chairs or continuous spaces, keeping the distance of two meters with other groups of spectators and attendees ”, indicated Claudia Cuéllar, director (e) of Promotion and Prevention.
Too The sale of food and beverages was authorized in person, preserving the physical distance of two meters between people. “In addition, the food and beverages purchased by the attendees must be delivered packaged, in such a way that they are not exposed to the environment while the attendees transit to their location,” says the resolution.
It is emphasized that viewers they should not eat food anywhere other than their seat or location, or on foot. “And it is the responsibility of the operators to guarantee the above and that in the places where the scenic activity is carried out there are special bars for food consumption and that the distance of two meters between consumers is complied with,” says the Ministry.
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In the case of drive-ins and auto-events, the sale of food will be made at the time of purchase of the ticket office and these will be delivered directly to each vehicle. “Under all circumstances the consumption of intoxicating beverages is prohibited in movie theaters, theaters, drive-ins, auto-events and other performing arts infrastructures ”, the portfolio clarifies.
Other measures to take into account are constant cleaning and disinfection in areas with high traffic for attendants and workers, such as lockers, auditoriums, chairs, bathrooms, and food and beverage outlets and consumption areas.
Likewise, entry and evacuation areas must be regulated and demarcated, in which lines maintain a minimum distance of two meters between people to avoid crowds. The locations, in addition, must continue to be permanently and sufficiently provided with potable water, liquid soap and disposable towels for hand washing, among other provisions.
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The Ministry recalls that the correct use of the mask is mandatory and permanent, except when food or beverages are to be consumed.
“The surveillance and control of compliance with the protocol is in charge of the secretariat or territorial entity that corresponds to the place where the cinematographic and performing arts exhibition activities are carried out, without prejudice to the surveillance that, on the fulfillment of the obligations of employers or contractors, perform the Ministry of Labor, or the powers of other authorities “, reads the document.
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