They reopened with a 25 per cent capacity rule and strict safety protocols The number of coronavirus cases in Texas increased over the weekend, following an initial loosening of restrictions by Governor Greg Abbott last Friday (May 1) allowing cinemas and select businesses to reopen.
The reopenings enforced a 25 percent capacity rule, as well as the following of COVID-19 safety protocols. Several cinema chains including AMC and Alamo Drafthouse stayed closed, while Evo and Santikos reopened on May 2, on which day Texas saw an increase of 1293 cases according to The AP.
Santikos opened three outposts in San Antonio on Saturday, with CEO Tim Handren urging audiences the cinemas would still be enforcing social distancing and stripping back the