According to the release, during the closure AMC was forced to furlough the majority of its global workforce, including U.S. executives and employees, as the company's revenue was put at a standstill.
"These are truly unprecedented times. I join with all our employees around the world to offer our sympathies to those affected by the coronavirus, as well as our sincerest gratitude to those on the front lines," AMC President and CEO Adam Aron said in a statement.
As AMC theaters in Europe began closing in late February, the company has already reopened 10 of its theaters in Norway, German, Spain and Portugal as of June 9. The company plans to fully reopen globally in time for the release of Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" on July 17 and Disney's "Mulan" on July 24, the release states.
Planned strategies to curb the spread of COVID-19 upon reopening include implementing personal protection equipment, enhanced cleaning protocols, limited theater capacity and blocked seating. The company is also exploring the use of electrostatic sprayers, HEPA vacuums and upgraded MERV 13 air ventilation filters where possible to enhance sanitization efforts.
"Our top priorities remain the safety and well-being of our guests and associates, combined with our taking sweeping actions to preserve the long term viability of AMC Entertainment," Aron said in the statement. "We are confident we are taking the necessary steps on a broad array of fronts to ensure AMC's future success as we navigate these turbulent and uncertain times."
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