Christmas decree 2020, red and orange zone: rules, measures and prohibitions

Published on: 12/19/2020 12:05 AM

Italy’s red zone on holidays and days before holidays. Italy orange zone from Monday to Friday. The 2020 Christmas decree illustrated by the Prime Minister defines measures, rules and prohibitions that will come into force in the period between Christmas 2020 and Epiphany, passing through New Year’s Eve. The country will be a “red zone from December 24 to January 6 – Conte begins in general terms – and any movement between regions will be prohibited. The entire national territory will be a red zone on holidays and the eve of holidays: 24-25-26-27 December “, December 31, 1-3 and 5-6 January 2021. We leave home only for work, need and health reasons.” The opening refers to the possibility of “accommodating up to 2 non-cohabiting people in their own home, who may bring 2 children under 14 years of age, from 5 to 22 years old. It is a measure designed to allow a minimum of sociability”. Therefore, not only relatives, but also friends can be welcomed into the house.

“Motor activity close to home and individual sports activity are allowed. There will be closure of beauty centers, bars and restaurants. Grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, tobacconists, laundries, hairdressers and barbers remain open. The places of worship will be open until 10 pm ”, says the Prime Minister.

The image changes from Monday to Friday. “On the days when Italy is in the orange zone (December 28-29-30 and January 4) you can move within your municipality without justifying the reason. To know those who live in smaller municipalities, the movements from the municipalities with up to 5,000 inhabitants within a radius of 30 km, without reaching the provincial capitals. Shops will be open until 9:00 p.m. “, he concludes.