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COVID-19 GUIDE FOR NEW ZEALAND
THEATRE, EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT
SECTOR OPERATIONS
DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 for consultation
This guide outlines the generic guidance given in the Alert Levels published by the Ministry of Health. From time to time there may be regional and/or national variation to
the generic guidance. COVID19.GOVT.NZ should be reviewed during the development of any management plans and at regular intervals thereafter.
guidelines@etnz.orgContents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 FURTHER INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 THE ALERT SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Alert Level 4 - Lockdown ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Alert Level 3 – Restrict .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Alert Level 2.5 Extra restrictions in the Auckland region September 2020 ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Alert Level 2 – Reduce .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Alert Level 1 – Prepare .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 OPERATING AT THE DIFFERENT ALERT LEVELS ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Alert Level 4 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Alert Level 3 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Alert Level 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Alert Level 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Production Company .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 1 of 20
Rehearsals ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Production week/Pack out ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Close proximity work (e.g. makeup/wigs/dressing) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Performances ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Supply Companies ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Workshop ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Dry Hire .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Production Work ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Venues........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Maintenance/ ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Performances ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
ILLNESS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
HYGIENE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
CLEANING .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
CONTACT TRACING ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
SPECIAL CASES.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Singing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Playing wind instruments ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Props .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Make Up and Hair ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Wardrobe ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 2 of 20Dancing / physical theatre / circus .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 FURTHER INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Appendix 1 Poster for good hand washing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Introduction This guide has been produced for the Entertainment industry of New Zealand through ETNZ (Entertainment Technology New Zealand). This guide has been presented to the industry in September 2020 as a draft for industry feedback. Copies of the draft can be obtained via the ETNZ website (www.etnz.org). Following consideration of the feedback, version one of this guide will be released in 2020. This document is to be reviewed again at a time *** and then reviewed every *** after that. The review committee are to be endorsed by the ETNZ Executive after the release of each version of the guide. The Authors have endeavoured to provide information regarding current best practice for industry and every effort has been made to make this document error free. The Authors take no responsibility for how the information in this document is used. The Authors would like to thank the people who have taken the time to review this document and provide feedback; it is this collaboration that will ensure that this document fulfils its goals and is regarded as a useful resource in the entertainment industry. COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 3 of 20
Purpose This guideline is aimed to support the entertainment and event technology industry through operating at different Alert Levels under the COVID- 19 Alert System. This guide covers companies undertaking an event as well as suppliers of goods and services for the event and entertainment industry. This guide outlines the generic guidance given in the Alert Levels published by the Ministry of Health. From time to time there may be regional and/or national variation to the generic guidance. COVID19.GOVT.NZ should be reviewed during the development of any management plans and at regular intervals thereafter. Further information This guide is based on information available from the Ministries on Health; Business, Innovation, and Employment; and Culture and Heritage. Where there is no industry specific guidance existing in New Zealand we have included guidance from sources abroad and similar industries in New Zealand. Whilst every effort has been made in regard to the accuracy of the information contained herewith, we note that this is a very dynamic situation and where there is any doubt guidance from Government bodies should be sought Infectious diseases should be managed as a hazard, therefore should be covered by a risk assessment carried out by or for a Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU). This guide does not remove or replace any obligations of a PCBU under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. This guide has not been endorsed by Worksafe. Be wary of media reporting other than official press conferences as quite often the report has a narrow scope and not reflective of the situation as a whole. Definitions Attendees Personnel that are onsite through the duration of an event which includes but is not limited to competitors, performers, ticket holders, spectators, operators, workers, suppliers, and volunteers. Event sector The collective group of professional organisations that deliver, or support the delivery of, planned events. Events Professionally organised gatherings or activities of limited duration that bring people together for the primary purpose of participating in a community, cultural, commemorative, recreational, sporting, art, educational entertainment, or business experience Record keeping An attendance record of those who have been present at an event, including the time, place, and contact details of individuals; or an individual diary of where a person has been, when they were there, and who they met (where possible). This record can be kept digitally or using paper and pen. Record retention The storage of records no longer active. COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 4 of 20
Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Operating Safely – to be able to operate safely the worksite needs to:
• comply with the Alert Level settings that are applicable to the region the worksite is in
• meet appropriate public health requirements for their workplace (examples include: systems of contact tracing; meet hygiene
requirements, erect of physical barriers; provide means to ensure physical distancing is adhered to etc.) and
• fulfilling all other health and safety obligations.
The Alert System Overview
Taken from: https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/alert-system/alert-system-overview/
The Alert System has been developed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand to help people understand the current level of risk
and the restrictions in place. The Alert System is continually updated as new scientific knowledge emerges and information on the effectiveness
of intervention measures is assessed.
The following is the range of measures that are mandated at each of the Alert Levels:
Alert Level 4 - Lockdown
• People instructed to stay at home in their bubble other than for essential personal movement.
• Safe recreational activity is allowed in local area.
• Travel is severely limited.
• All gatherings cancelled and all public venues closed.
• Businesses closed except for essential services (e.g. supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics, petrol stations) and lifeline utilities.
• Educational facilities closed.
• Rationing of supplies and requisitioning of facilities possible.
• Reprioritisation of healthcare services.
• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport and recommended where physical distancing can not be assured
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 5 of 20Alert Level 3 – Restrict
• People instructed to stay home in their bubble other than for essential personal movement – including to shop, go to work or school if
they have to, local recreation, or to seek medical care.
• Physical distancing of two metres outside home or one metre in controlled environments like schools and workplaces.
• Wearing a face covering is strongly Encouraged for people seven years of age and older when outside the home.
• People must stay within their immediate household bubble but can expand this to connect with close family / whānau, or bring in
caregivers, or support isolated people. This extended bubble must remain exclusive.
• Early learning centres and schools are open for children whose parents have to go to work and have no care giver arrangements,
particularly essential workers.
• People must work from home unless that is not possible.
• Businesses can open premises but cannot physically interact with customers.
• Workers should be kept at least 1 metre apart where possible, and face coverings are strongly recommended.
• All businesses must display a government issued QR code for use with the NZ COVID Tracer App by 19 August.
• Low risk local recreation activities are allowed.
• Public venues are closed (e.g. libraries, museums, cinemas, food courts, gyms, pools, playgrounds, markets).
• Gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed but only for wedding services, funerals and tangihanga. Physical distancing and public health
measures must be maintained.
• Inter-regional travel is highly limited (e.g. for essential workers, people returning to their primary residence, with limited exemptions for
others).
• People at high risk of severe illness (older people and those with existing medical conditions) are encouraged to stay at home where
possible and take additional precautions when leaving home. They may choose to work.
• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport and recommended where physical distancing cannot be assured
Alert Level 2.5 Extra restrictions in the Auckland region September 2020
• Alert level 2.5 has been introduced in order to deal with an episode of community transmission in the Auckland region. The key difference
between level 2.5 and 2 is there is limitations to group sizes in a social context.
• Social groups are limited to a gathering size of ten (10) people.
• In a managed environment (such as a theatre) there can be up to one hundred patrons as long as physical distance of at least one metre
is maintained. Several groups of one hundred people can be present in one venue so long as they do not share facilities such as bathrooms
and are kept isolated from each other.
• Face coverings are recommended where physical distancing can not be guaranteed.
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 6 of 20• Gathering sizes for Tangihanga and funerals are limited to 50 people
• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport and recommended where physical distancing cannot be assured
Alert Level 2 – Reduce
• People can connect with friends and family, and socialise in groups of up to 100, go shopping, or travel domestically, if following public
health guidance.
• Keep physical distancing of two metres from people you don’t know when out in public or in retail stores. Keep one metre physical
distancing in controlled environments like workplaces, where practicable.
• People 7 years old and older may consider wearing a face covering when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• No more than 100 people at gatherings, including weddings, birthdays and funerals and tangihanga.
• Businesses can open to the public if following public health guidance including physical distancing and record keeping. Alternative ways
of working encouraged where possible.
• Hospitality businesses must keep groups of customers separated, seated, and served by a single person. Maximum of 100 people at a
time.
• All businesses must display a government issued QR code for use with the NZ COVID Tracer App by 19 August.
• Face coverings are encouraged if you are in close contact with others you don’t know.
• Sport and recreation activities are allowed, subject to conditions on gatherings, record keeping, and – where practical – physical
distancing.
• Public venues such as museums, libraries and pools can open if they comply with public health measures and ensure 1 metre physical
distancing and record keeping.
• Event facilities, including cinemas, stadiums, concert venues and casinos can have more than 100 people at a time, provided that there
are no more than 100 in a defined space, and the groups do not mix.
• It is safe to send your children to schools, early learning services and tertiary education. There will be appropriate measures in place.
• People at higher-risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (e.g. those with underlying medical conditions, especially if not well-controlled,
and seniors) are encouraged to take additional precautions when leaving home. They may work, if they agree with their employer that
they can do so safely.
• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport and recommended where physical distancing cannot be assured
Alert Level 1 – Prepare
• Border entry measures to minimise risk of importing COVID-19 cases.
• Intensive testing for COVID-19.
• Rapid contact tracing of any positive case.
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 7 of 20• Self-isolation and quarantine required. • Schools and workplaces open, and must operate safely. • No restrictions on personal movement but people are encouraged to maintain a record of where they have been. • No restrictions on gatherings but organisers encouraged to maintain records to enable contact tracing. • Stay home if you’re sick, report flu-like symptoms. • Wash and dry hands, cough into elbow, don’t touch your face. • No restrictions on domestic transport – avoid public transport or travel if sick. • No restrictions on workplaces or services but they are encouraged to maintain records to enable contact tracing. COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 8 of 20
Operating at the different Alert Levels
Alert Level 4 Alert Level 3 Alert Level 2 Alert Level 1
Use the lock down to develop Where possible, work should Production work and There are no physical
Production Company material for the post COVID be undertaken remotely. performances can go ahead if distancing requirements nor
world the production staff can limits to gathering sizes.
operate safely, gathering
sizes, and other public health
measures are adhered to.
Rehearsals Rehearsals and work Where possible rehearsals Onsite rehearsals can be • Sign in / out sheets
development is to be should be conducted undertaken provided: should be used to
undertaken virtually from remotely. • social distancing of assist with contact
home. 2m can be achieved. tracing should it be
Onsite rehearsals can be (for singing and required.
undertaken provided: playing of wind • The ability to provide
• social distancing of instruments see and maintain a high
2m can be achieved. additional guidance level of hygiene
(for singing and below) should be provided
playing of wind • If social distancing • Stringent cleaning
instruments see cannot be regime and provision
additional guidance guaranteed, then of sanitary products
below) face masks must be to be in place to
• If social distancing worn by all maintain a high level
cannot be participants of hygiene.
guaranteed, then • Stringent cleaning
face masks must be regime and provision
worn by all of sanitary products
participants to be in place to
• Stringent cleaning maintain a high level
regime and provision of hygiene.
of sanitary products
to be in place to
maintain a high level
of hygiene.
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 9 of 20Production week/Pack No production work is to be Production weeks can be Production work can be Production work can proceed
undertaken unless it is for an undertaken providing social undertaken so long that: following normal health and
out essential service. distancing can be achieved. • Physical distancing of safety procedures.
at least one metre • Means to contact
Where it is likely that social should be adhered to. trace is
distances are likely to be Where the distance is recommended.
violated then masks must be less than two metres • Appropriate cleaning
worn. then facemasks regimes and provision
should be worn. of sanitation products
Where production rehearsals • There is ability to should be maintained.
are undertaken then the contact trace • Where possible
guidance for rehearsals apply • Stringent cleaning performers should
(please see special notes regime and provision apply their own
below) of sanitary products to makeup/ hair/ and
be in place to dressing.
maintain a high level •
of hygiene.
• All other health and
safety obligations can
be met
• Where possible
performers should
apply their own
makeup/ hair/ and
dressing.
Close proximity work No close contact to be No close contact work to be • Where close proximity • Where close proximity
undertaken be undertaken work is required (• Duration of close
contact work should
be kept to a minimum
Performances All performances are All Public venues to remain • For the purposes of a There are no restrictions to
cancelled unless they are closed. performance the audience sizes.
essential. stage area can be • Hand sanitiser and
Private gatherings of up to ten considered a ability to wash and dry
persons are allowed ‘workplace’ so the hands is to be made
providing: gathering limit does available
• physical distancing is not apply so long as • Ability to safely
maintained physical distances dispose of used
• All attendees must be can be maintained masks and paper
recorded to ensure and there is no mixing towels is to be made
contact tracing can be between the available
undertaken production staff and • Stringent cleaning
• No attendees should the audience. regime and provision
be admitted who • Groups of up to a of sanitary products to
show symptoms of hundred are allowed be in place to
COVID-19 providing physical maintain a high level
• Stringent cleaning distancing can be of hygiene.
regime and provision adhered to. • Ability to contact trace
of sanitary products to • Several groups of one should be available
be in place to hundred may be and its use
maintain a high level allowed in a encouraged
of hygiene. performance so long
as the groups are
isolated from each
other at all times
• Social distancing of at
least one metre must
be adhered to for all
attendees
• All attendees must be
recorded to ensure
contact tracing can be
undertaken
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 11 of 20• No attendees should
be admitted who
show symptoms of
COVID-19
• Hand sanitiser and
ability to wash and
dry hands is to be
made available
• Ability to safely
dispose of used
masks and paper
towels is to be made
available
• Stringent cleaning
regime and provision
of sanitary products to
be in place to
maintain a high level
of hygiene.
• Ability to contact trace
should be available
and its use
encouraged
Unless the company is an Where possible people should Businesses are encouraged There are no physical
Supply Companies essential service then no work from home. Where work to work remotely where distancing requirements nor
work should be undertaken can not be undertaken at possible. limits to gathering sizes.
on the premises. home and the workers are • All businesses must
able to operate safely, the display the NZ COVID
following precautions should Trace app QR code
be undertaken:
Workshop • People should, where Workshop tasks can be Workshop work can proceed
possible, maintain undertaken so long that: following normal health and
physical distance of • Physical distancing of safety procedures.
two metres. at least one metre • Means to contact
• The physical distance should be adhered to. trace is
can be reduced to Where the distance is recommended.
one metre in a less than two metres • Appropriate cleaning
controlled regimes and provision
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 12 of 20environment, but face then facemasks of sanitation products
masks should be should be worn. should be maintained
worn. • There is ability to
• Stringent cleaning contact trace
regime and provision • Stringent cleaning
of sanitary products to regime and provision
be in place to of sanitary products to
maintain a high level be in place to
of hygiene. maintain a high level
of hygiene.
• All other health and
safety obligations can
be met
Dry Hire • Customers are • Customers are Customers are allowed on
forbidden to enter the allowed on premises premises
premises. though means to • Means to contact
• Delivery/pick up or contact trace is trace is
drive through options required. recommended.
can operate providing • Stringent cleaning • Appropriate cleaning
that there is no regime and provision regimes and provision
physical contact of sanitary products to of sanitation products
be in place to should be maintained
maintain a high level
of hygiene.
Production Work • People should, where Production work can be Production work can proceed
possible, maintain undertaken so long as: following normal health and
physical distance of • Physical distancing of safety procedures.
two metres. at least one metre • Means to contact
• The physical distance should be adhered to. trace is
can be reduced to • There is ability to recommended.
one metre in a contact trace • Appropriate cleaning
controlled • All other health and regimes and provision
environment but face safety obligations can of sanitation products
masks should be be met should be maintained
worn.
• Worksites must be
closed to the public.
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 13 of 20All venues are closed to the All venues closed to the Venues can open to the Venues can open to the
Venues
public public. public providing public health public. There are no physical
measures can be met. distancing requirements nor
limits to gathering sizes.
Maintenance/ Only essential (emergency) Maintenance work should be Maintenance can be Normal maintenance activities
maintenance should be kept to a minimum. undertaken provided that: can be undertaken.
undertaken provided the • People should, where • Physical distancing of • Means to contact
tasks can be undertaken possible, maintain at least one metre trace is
while operating safely physical distance of should be adhered to. recommended.
two metres. Where the distance is • Appropriate cleaning
• The physical distance less than two metres regimes and provision
can be reduced to then facemasks of sanitation products
one metre in a should be worn. should be maintained
controlled • There is ability to
environment but face contact trace
masks should be • All other health and
worn. safety obligations can
• Stringent cleaning be met
regime and provision • Stringent cleaning
of sanitary products to regime and provision
be in place to of sanitary products to
maintain a high level be in place to
of hygiene. maintain a high level
• All other workplace of hygiene.
Health and safety
obligations can be
met
Performances All public venues to remain All public venues to remain • For the purposes of a There are no restrictions to
closed. All performances are closed. performance the audience sizes.
cancelled unless they are stage area can be • Hand sanitiser and
essential. considered a ability to wash and dry
‘workplace’ so the hands is to be made
gathering limit does available
not apply so long as • Ability to safely
physical distances dispose of used
can be maintained masks and paper
and there is no mixing towels is to be made
between the available
production staff and • Stringent cleaning
the audience. regime and provision
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 14 of 20• Groups of up to a of sanitary products to
hundred are allowed be in place to
providing physical maintain a high level
distancing can be of hygiene.
adhered to. • Ability to contact trace
• Several groups of one should be available
hundred may be and its use
allowed in a encouraged
performance so long
as the groups are
isolated from each
other at all times
• Social distancing of at
least one metre must
be adhered to for all
attendees. Where the
distance is less than
two metres then
facemasks should be
worn.
• All attendees must be
recorded to ensure
contact tracing can be
undertaken
• No attendees should
be admitted who
show symptoms of
COVID-19
• Hand sanitiser and
ability to wash and
dry hands is to be
made available
• Ability to safely
dispose of used
masks and paper
towels is to be made
available
• Stringent cleaning
regime and provision
of sanitary products to
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 15 of 20be in place to
maintain a high level
of hygiene.
• Ability to contact trace
should be available
and its use
encouraged
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 16 of 20Illness All PCBUs should have a means to identify if a worker is unwell ADD IN FLOWCHART The symptoms for COVID-19 are similar to other illnesses such as the common cold or flu. If a worker experiences any or a combination of the following symptoms: • a cough • a high temperature • shortness of breath • a sore throat • sneezing and runny nose • temporary loss of smell Either stay at home or, if at work, remove yourself from the workplace ensuring that you do not come into close contact with any workmates. Ring Healthline (0800 358 5453) or consult your doctor immediately. Should a close member of a worker’s home unit become unwell with any of the above symptoms consider asking them to stay away from work until the cause of the illness be ascertained. Put in a system to monitor worker’s mental wellbeing during this time, often anxiety can be heightened during a pandemic so make sure there are means to identify deterioration of mental health and that there is support for the worker made available. Hygiene All PCBUs should have a written policy on hygiene and all workers are to be made aware of this policy and their obligations. All workplaces must have means to wash and dry hands. Regular handwashing is to be encouraged and the use of prompts such as posters should be used. Hand sanitiser (at least 60% alcohol) should always be made available. Cleaning products should always be made available and a regular cleaning regime documented and monitored. Examples include: • wiping down hard surfaces such as props/ tables/ light switches/ door handles etc before and after each rehearsal COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 17 of 20
• wiping down tools before and after use (between user, operators)
There should be means to safely dispose of all used cleaning products and workers should be asked to dispose of their own rubbish and self
sanitise.
Cleaning
A cleaning schedule should be developed to ensure regular cleaning of frequently used surfaces and areas, these include high touch areas.
Contact Tracing
As of the 19th August all businesses must display a QR code for the NZ COVID Tracer App. This can be done by following the following link:
https://qrform.tracing.covid19.govt.nz/;
Once the QR code has been sent to you:
• Print at A4 (ideally in colour)
• Place at least one poster in a prominent position(s) about door handle (or waist) height
• Ideally place to the left-hand side and in a position not to cause congestion
• For large premises consider printing different QR codes for different areas/zones
Any means of collection and retention of personal data must be within the bounds of New Zealand’s Privacy Act 1993.
Special Cases
Singing
• There is concern that the process of singing risks the ejaculation of droplets and aerosol spray further than other activities. It is therefore
recommended that physical distancing spacing is increased to:
o Six (6) metres in front of the performer, and
o Three (3) metres to the sides of the performeri
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 18 of 20Playing wind instruments
• There is concern that the process of playing wind instruments risks the ejaculation of droplets and aerosol spray further than other
activities. It is therefore recommended that physical distancing spacing is increased to:
o Six (6) metres in front of the performer, and
o Three (3) metres to the sides of the performer
• Consideration of dealing with the waste from the clearing of spit valves for brass instruments so other members do not inadvertently come
in contact with the waste.
• Consideration of the instruments (or parts thereof) acting as a fomite. For wind instruments, reeds are of concern as wiping with a sterilizing
agent may not be sufficient. There is suggestion of placing reeds in hot water (77oC +) for over thirty minutes will significantly reduce the
risk of people picking up a disease from the reed.ii
Props
• Where practical minimise sharing of props, make up items, technical equipment (such as microphones, and headsets)
Make Up and Hair
• Where practical provide performers training to allow them to do their own hair and makeup.
• Should close contact be required between the hair, make up staff and the performer ensure suitable PPE is used when physical distancing
cannot be maintained.
• Allocate hair and make up items to performers to minimise sharing
• Sanitise hair and make up kits regularly
Wardrobe
• Conduct individusl costume fittings with minimal staff attendance
• Should close contact be required between the wardrobe staff and the performer ensure suitable PPE is used when physical distancing
cannot be maintained.
• Where practical minimise sharing of costumes
• Regularly clean costumes and milinary
COVID-19 Guideline for New Zealand Theatre, Event and Entertainment Sector Operations DRAFT Version 1 15 August 2020 19 of 20Dancing / physical theatre / circusiii
• Where possible close contact should be avoided.
• Where not possible appropriate PPE should be worn (e.g. during rehearsals) and duration of close contact should be kept to a minimum
• Individual risk analysis should be undertaken (and agreed by all parties) for any close contact work
Further Information
ETNZ has developed a resource page that links to all current Government information regarding the COVID pandemic as well as other
entertainment industry related resources, information, and support. The website can be found using the following link: https://www.etnz.org/covid-
19-resources-and-information/
Appendices
Appendix 1 Poster for good hand washing
Appendix 2: Poster for ascertaining wellness
Appendix 3: Wellness declaration
Appendix 4: Log
iRoyal Opera House; June 2020; Risk Assessment Opera and Ballet concerts: Live from Convent Garden.
iiLebrecht, N; A Full Assessment of the COVID Risk of Playing Wind Instruments; June 2020; https://slippedisc.com/2020/06/a-full-assessment-of-the-covid-
risk-of-playing-wind-instruments/?fbclid=IwAR2HNptL_i_5wbeyebs2oFce0pYB2RmmQSBEBKUUJhipR6n-F_Ps-FZ13aQ
iii
DANZ; June 2020; https://cdn-flightdec.userfirst.co.nz/uploads/sites/danzclone/files/PDFs/2020/COVID-
19_Framework_NZ_Dance_Business__Community_Dance_Facilities-V3-0_10_June_2020.pdf
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