Capacity of stadiums and cinemas, reopening of discos: the rules in force since 11 October

Increase capacity for cinemas, theaters and stadiums. And the discos reopen. The new anti-covid measures decided by the Council of Ministers will come into force tomorrow 11 October, with less stringent rules than those suggested by the CTS for access to cultural, sporting and recreational activities. Shows and Culture – Theaters, cinemas, concerts. in the white area, for shows open to the public in theatrical halls, concert halls, cinemas, entertainment venues and live music and in other venues or spaces, even outdoors, the capacity allowed is 100% of the maximum authorized both outdoors and indoors. Furthermore, access is only allowed to subjects with one of the Covid-19 green certifications. With this measure, the government went beyond the CTS indications of a capacity of 80%, thus abolishing the interpersonal distance of one meter. Museums – the interpersonal distance of one meter has been eliminated in museum structures. Stadiums and Sport – Audience at sporting events and competitions. For stadiums and arenas, the permitted capacity cannot exceed 75% of the maximum authorized outdoors and 60% indoors in the white area: obviously entry is allowed only to people with a green pass. The CTS, however, addresses a recommendation to everyone: “The capacity in the systems must be respected by using all the sectors and not just a part, in order to avoid the occurrence of gatherings in some areas. The indications for the use of masks are respected surgical procedures during all phases of events “. Discos – capacity in dance halls, discos and similar venues cannot exceed 75% of the maximum authorized outdoors and 50% indoors. In closed rooms, the presence of ventilation systems without air recirculation must be guaranteed. Sanctions – In case of violation of the rules on capacity and green pass in the sectors of shows, sporting events and discos, the closure applies from the second violation.