Just as we thought, things were getting better and we could return to normalcy, the COVID-19 is back again. Berlin International Film festival reported more than 50 COVID-19 cases in the initial 3 days. While the 2% positivity rate is reassuring, some people may be under stress about a hefty number of positive cases and the prospect for spread. Anyone who comes out positive must be under quarantine for ten days. It can be down to seven days if the antigen test is negative.
The festival spokesperson said, “Since the beginning of the festival, we have only detected eight cases of positive tests among the film teams. The Berlinale’s test buses, available for both accredited and audience did approximately 2,700 tests and had only 54 positive tests.”
COVID safety measures
The highly communicable Omicron variant is presently at its pinnacle in Germany. COVID-19 safety measures, such as 50% cinema occupancy and daily testing, have been in records by Berlin organizers. As a consequence of the possibilities, the festival has seen fewer visitors, with limited red carpets and a sizably quieter festival center.
Hanna Schygulla, who plays a supporting part in the festival’s opening film ‘Peter Von Kant,’ spoke with Deadline. She said, “Omicron is at its peak in Berlin and I am a person at risk. (https://rentalsfloridakeys.com/) I’d be paranoid about getting infected and therefore would not enjoy being there. I am well now and would rather stay like that.” Isabelle Adjani, the film’s co-star, was unable to fly from Paris due to COVID-19.
The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival will be live from February 10 to February 20.