State of Alaska COVID-19 Guide: Theaters

This checklist covers the minimum recommended health protocols for Theaters operating in Alaska. Owners may adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and customers. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit coronavirus.alaska.gov State of Alaska COVID-19 Attachment R Theaters

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I. Applicability

This Attachment applies to all movie and performing arts theaters

II. Theaters may resume operations.

a. Social distancing

i. It is encouraged to continue having employees, who are in direct contact with the public, wear cloth face coverings.
ii. Social distancing of at least six feet continues to be a best practice.
iii. Persons with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should not be on the premises.

b. Hygiene Protocols:

i. Handwashing capability or sanitizer availability is encouraged.
ii. Employees should frequently wash their hands.

c. Staffing/Operations:

i. No employee displaying symptoms of COVID-19 may provide services to the public. Symptomatic or ill employees may not report to work.
ii. No employee may work within 72 hours of exhibiting a fever.
iii. Employer must establish a plan for employees getting ill and a return-towork plan following CDC guidance, which can be found online at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidancebusiness-response.html.

d. Cleaning and Disinfecting:

i. It is recommended that cleaning and disinfecting continue to be conducted in compliance with CDC protocols
ii. When an active employee is identified as being COVID-19 positive by testing, CDC cleaning and disinfecting must be performed as soon after the confirmation of a positive test as practical. In lieu of performing CDC cleaning and disinfecting, businesses may shut down for a period of at least 72 consecutive hours to allow for natural deactivation of the virus, followed by site personnel performing a comprehensive disinfection of all common surfaces.
iii. CDC protocols can be found online at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidancebusiness-response.html. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfectingbuilding-facility.html.

III. Mixed Businesses/Application of Other Attachments

i. Stores that operate within a theater are subject to the Advisory Document for Attachment E for Retail Businesses.
ii. Any food service operated within a theater is subject to the Advisory Document for Attachment F for Restaurants Dine-In Services.
iii. Any alcoholic beverage service that qualifies as a “bar” within a theater is subject to the Advisory Document for Attachment Q for Bars.