Christmas Decree, Conte: “The virus circulates, action is needed”

Published on: 12/18/2020 10:07 PM

“The virus is circulating, we have to intervene.” The Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, illustrating the measures provided for by the Christmas Decree that introduces a squeeze in the upcoming holidays.

“The measures implemented and the zone system worked, this method allowed us to avoid the generalized blockade. When we started with this method, the Rt was at 1.7 and we returned it to 0.86. Everyone. The regions could reasonably enter the yellow zone in the coming days, but the situation remains difficult and it is so throughout Europe. The virus continues to circulate everywhere, it allows itself to bend but not defeat. Our experts fear that the curve could undergo a strong rebound During the Christmas period, the CTS expressed strong concern. We must intervene, it is not an easy decision, to strengthen the necessary measures to face the next holidays in order to better protect ourselves against the resumption of activities in January ”, says Conte.

“We have adopted a decree that offers a balance between restriction and exceptions, in consideration of the social and ideal importance of vacations,” he adds.

Italy will be a “red zone from December 24 to January 6, any movement between regions will be prohibited. The entire national territory will be a red zone on holidays and the eve of holidays: December 24-27, December 31, 1-3 and January 5- 6, 2021. You leave the house only for work, need and health reasons. It is possible to receive up to 2 non-living people in your home, who may bring 2 children under 14 years of age, from 5 to 22 years . Measure designed to allow a minimum of sociability. Motor activity close to home and individual sports activity are allowed. Beauty centers, bars and restaurants will be closed. Grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, tobacconists, laundries, will remain open. hairdressers and barbers. Places of worship will be open until 10 at night, “he says, illustrating the measure.

“On the days that Italy is in the orange zone (December 28-30 and January 4) you can move within your municipality without justifying the reason. To meet those who live in smaller municipalities, it is allowed to travel from municipalities up to 5 One thousand inhabitants within a 30 km radius, without reaching the provincial capitals. Shops will be open until 9 pm “, he explains.