Poland reopens cinemas, culture institutions from Friday

Polish cinemas, theatres, hotels and swimming pools can open again on Friday as part of a gradual loosening of lockdown restrictions. But they will have to follow strict sanitary rules. According to the regulations, cultural facilities may open between February 12-28, but only at a maximum of 50 percent capacity, and there must be a distance of 1.5 metres between viewers or listeners. Visitors must also cover mouth and nose, and eating or drinking is forbidden.