Nightclubs won't reopen: Dr. Kon explains the "9 square meters per person" rule

Any possible new measures will depend on the epidemiological situation

Although a decision was made on Monday to allow the reopening og cinemaas, theaters and smaller musical venues, as well as visits to nursing homes, epidemiologists revealed at a press conference of the Crisis HQ that this does not apply to nightclubs.

"Nightclubs cannot open yet, the ban on gathering of more than ten people is in force," said Dr. Predrag Kon.

Dr. Darija Kisic Tepavcevic added to his statement by saying that any possible new measures in the upcoming period will depend on the epidemiological situation, and that they will refer exclusively to open spaces.

"It's is important that the measure banning public gatherings still exists. This (decision) refers to cinemas, theaters, possibly concerts, to cultural institutions," added Kon.

Cultural events will be held with a maximum of 500 people in attendance, with 1.5 of space on both sides, or nine square meters per person.

It was also said at the news conference that cultural events cannot be held outdoors, and that the number of visitors is limited to a maximum of 500 for large spaces that would meet the conditions of 9 square meters per person.

"If you provide the distance, and you require masks, and you have the signature of the one who asked for the manifestation to be held, then it is very clear that they have taken the responsibility," Kon explained in which way events will be held indoors.

"When we talk about responsibility, we are not only talking about punishment, but also about moral responsibility. If someone wants their cinema be open, they have to provide everything."

He said that the situation is comparable to that in public transport, and that there happen to be five to ten people in transport who won't wear masks.

"Everyone who goes to the cinema, accepts the risk. It's important not to transmit infection to others," he said, adding that although there is risk indoors, the epidemiological situation is now calming down, and that the bans would be retroduced if the epidemiological situation worsens.

(Telegraf.rs)