Theaters In Bekasi City Start To Open, Rahmat Effendi: The Economic Sector Should Not Roll The Mat

Bioksop XXI. (Photo: CInema XXI)

JAKARTA - The cinema film show business in Bekasi City, West Java, resumed operations after the local government granted operational permits based on the consideration of the sustainability of tourism and public entertainment services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"It can operate starting this Wednesday (Wednesday) provided that all cinema business actors must comply with all established health protocols," said Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi in Bekasi, West Java, quoted from Antara, Wednesday, October 28.

It allows cinemas to open with operational times from 16.00 WIB to 23.00 WIB as stated in Circular Number: 440/1444 / SET.COVID-19 concerning Health Protocol Standards in Cinema Business Facilities in Bekasi City.

His party pays attention to the sustainability of the tourism and public entertainment services business, so it is necessary to regulate the prevention of COVID-19 transmission to managers, business actors, workers or traders, consumers, and the community to put forward health protocols as contained in the circular.

"The economic sector must be paid attention to so that it does not go out of business and continue to generate regional income. This is an effort to recover our economy which was affected by the pandemic without ignoring the COVID-19 health protocol," he said.

Standard health protocols for employees or business premises include conducting rapid tests for employees who make direct contact with visitors on a regular basis, implementing a minimum distance of 1.2 meters at standing and sitting queues between other customers, and cleaning work areas, facilities, and equipment.

Then disinfect all public facilities, provide a place to wash hands with anti-bacterial soap, provide aids for gloves and face shields according to occupational safety and health guidelines, and check body temperature for all workers with conditions less than 37.3 degrees Celsius.

"If there are employees who have symptoms of fever, cough, runny nose, and shortness of breath, they are not allowed to come to work and carry out health checks," said Rahmat.

The number of visitors attending must also be no more than 50 percent of normal capacity and seek non-cash payments with due regard to disinfection for payment machines.

"If you are forced to do cash transactions, wash your hands with soap under running water or use a hand sanitizer afterwards," he said.

Cinema entrepreneurs are also required to disseminate hygiene and healthy living habits (PHBS) by including writing or pictures in a place that is easily seen as a reminder for employees and visitors.