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U.K.’s Two-Meter Distancing Rule Relaxed, England Cinemas Set For July 4 Reopening

U.K. Prime Boris Johnson has confirmed that cinemas, museums and galleries can reopen from July 4 — and all under a relaxed social distancing limit. Addressing the House of Commons on Tuesday, Johnson said: “Most leisure facilities and tourist attractions will reopen if they can do so safely, including outdoor gyms and playgrounds, cinemas, museums,galleries, theme parks and arcades, as well as libraries, social clubs and community centres.” “We will also work with the arts industry on specific guidance to enable choirs, orchestras and theaters to resume live performances as soon as possible,” Johnson said. Crucially, Johnson also said that the two-meter social distancing rule will be reduced to one meter. This will be a boon to cinema chains and theaters as the number of customers accommodated will increase. “Where it is possible, people should [maintain the two-meter distance],” Johnson said. “But where it is not, we will advise people to keep a social dis...