Dpcm: no exemptions, not even to go to grandparents

During the entire period of the Christmas holidays, there are no exceptions for interregional travel, not even to meet family members and seniors alone. Christmas and New Year “battleships”, it will not be possible to move from one municipality to another. As of December 21, more restrictive measures come into force until January 6. During the night, the Council of Ministers put pencil on paper in the dpcm, which will take effect from tomorrow, that there will be a total block of travel between regions except those who must return to the municipality where they reside or reside. The only exemptions granted are for proven health, need, or work reasons. Therefore, it will not be possible to go to second homes or move from one territory to another to meet family members who have been left alone or with the elderly. After a long discussion, which lasted several days, the CDM decided not to grant any exemptions. The draft was sent at two in the morning to the regional presidents who should send their comments late in the morning.

Starting January 7, a 50% return to class is expected for high school students. “Second grade secondary schools – it reads – adopt flexible ways in the organization of teaching activities so that 100 percent of the activities are carried out through the use of integrated digital teaching and that, as of January 7, 2021, 50 percent of the student population is guaranteed face-to-face teaching ”.

On New Year’s Eve there is a curfew until 7 in the morning and not until 5 as on other days. “From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, as well as from 10 p.m. on December 31, 2020 to 7 a.m. on January 1, 2021 – we read – only trips motivated by proven work needs, situations of need or for health reasons “.

As for the ski resorts, it will be possible to ski again from January 7. “The lifts of the ski areas are closed; They can only be used by professional and non-professional athletes, recognized as being of national interest to allow preparation aimed at the holding of national and international sports competitions or the holding of such competitions. As of January 7, 2021, the lifts are open to amateur skiers “with the adoption of the guidelines of the autonomous communities and provinces validated by the CTS. The measures will remain in effect until January 15.