Italy’s red zone from December 31 to January 3: what’s changing



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Starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 31 and until Sunday, January 3, Italy will once again be the red zone. Here is all the useful information.

The movements are prohibited except in two, once a day, and to go to family or friends. The key point of the New Year’s closure is that it will be spent with the family and that the curfew will always begin at 10 pm.

The self-certification model

In the days when Italy will be the red zone It will be necessary to always carry the self-certification that motivates leaving home according to the exceptions provided by the regulations that have defined the measures to contain coronavirus infections for this Christmas period.

The form must be completed every time you leave – according to the exceptions provided – and in the case of checks it must be delivered to the police, who in any case have the form with them so that they can complete it on the spot.

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– TRAVEL Without prejudice to the fact that the return to one’s residence, domicile or domicile is always a legitimate reason to move, and that it is always possible to move for reasons of work, health or necessity, without distinction of days and hours, until 6 of January are prohibited. travel outside the region, also to visit family and friends. There are some exceptions: on red days (December 31 and January 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) it is possible to make only one trip per day to visit family and friends, however for a maximum of two people you can add children under 14 years of age, disabled or not self-sufficient; These trips will also be allowed outside their own municipality, as long as they are from the same region, always from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 10 p.m., as well as visits, maintaining the same principle and a maximum of two non-cohabitants visiting at home. On the same days, it is allowed to travel outside of municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants within a 30-kilometer radius (even in another region), but not in provincial capitals. For each movement you must have self-certification.

– SECOND HOMES Until January 6, travel to second homes within the same region is allowed, but only from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Those from other regions are prohibited.

– VISITS TO NON-SELF-SUFFICIENT FAMILY MEMBERS Travel will be allowed until January 6 even between different municipalities and regions.

– REUNIFICATION OF COUPLES WHO LIVE IN DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL CENTERS It is possible to move only if the place chosen for the meeting coincides with the one where you have residence, domicile or home.

– TRAVEL FINES In the event of a violation, a fine is applied that can range between 400 and 1,000 euros, and that can be increased by one third if the violation occurs “for the use of a vehicle”.

– COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Food stores, pharmacies and parapharmacies, tobacconists, newsstands, bookstores, hairdressers, laundries remain open even on red days. Closed clothing stores, jewelry stores, beauty centers, shopping centers (except for permitted stores). Bars and restaurants are closed all day, but take out will be allowed; Home delivery scheduled from 5 to 22.

– SPORT It is allowed to carry out both motor activity, individually and in the vicinity of the house as long as the distance of at least one meter is respected and with the obligation to use protective equipment, and sports activity, but also this only individually and exclusively. outdoor.

– MASS The faithful can attend mass both on red and orange days as long as they have self-certification. On red days you will have to choose churches close to your residence, on orange days the faithful will be able to reach any sacred place located in the Municipality of residence, domicile or home. If you have a population that does not exceed 5,000 inhabitants, it is possible to go to churches located in other municipalities that are not provincial capitals and no more than 30 km away.

– PARTIES AND EVENTS Parties in public and private places are always prohibited.

The 4 will be orange, then red again on the 5 and 6. The Ministry of the Interior will intensify the controls on the roads throughout Italy.

ALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The certificate should always be with you when you leave home on the days indicated in red: December 31, January 1 to 3, and January 5 and 6. The form must be shown in case of checks.

What the red zone provides
(December 31 and January 1; January 2, 3, 5 and 6)

  • Any movement, within and outside the municipality itself, is prohibited, except for work needs, situations of need and health reasons. To move you need self-certification.
  • During the holidays, you can visit family and friends. Only two people are allowed to move into private homes and only once a day. You can bring with you children under 14 years old, people with disabilities or not self-sufficient. Self-certification is always required.
  • The curfew remains in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • For those who violate the prohibitions provided by the decree law, penalties ranging from 400 to 1,000 euros are provided.
  • Retail commercial activities (stores, beauty centers) are suspended, except the sale of food and basic necessities.
  • Kiosks, tobacconists, pharmacies, parapharmacies, laundries, hairdressers and barbers remain open. Places of worship can remain open until 10:00 p.m.
  • The activities of catering services (including bars, pubs, restaurants, ice cream parlors, patisseries) are suspended. Catering is allowed with home delivery and, until 10 pm, with take away food.
  • Individual physical activity and sports are allowed near your home.

What the orange zone provides
(December 30 and January 4)

  • You can leave your home but any movement in and out of the municipalities of residence is prohibited.
  • One rule refers to the smallest municipalities: it is possible to leave the territory of municipalities with less than five thousand inhabitants within a radius of 30 kilometers. However, you will not be able to travel to the provincial capitals, even if they are within a 30-kilometer radius.
  • The shops can remain open until 9:00 p.m., but the activities of the catering services are suspended (including bars, pubs, restaurants, ice cream parlors, patisseries). Catering with home delivery is allowed and, until 10.00 p.m., take-away catering, with prohibition of consumption on site or in the surroundings. In any case, highway restaurants and station and airport catering services remain open.

EXCEPTIONS TO BLOCKING STORES IN RED ZONES

Retail

– Retail trade in non-specialized stores with a predominance of food products and beverages (hypermarkets, supermarkets, food discount stores, mini-markets and other non-specialized stores of various foods)
– Retail trade of surgelati products
– Retail trade in non-specialized exercises in computing, peripherals, telecommunications equipment, audio and video consumer electronics, household appliances
– Retail sale of food products, beverages and tobacco in specialized establishments (ateco codes: 47.2), including those specialized in the sale of electronic cigarettes and inhalation liquids
– Retail sale of fuel for auto-traction in specialized exercises
– Retail sale of computer and telecommunications equipment (ICT) in specialized stores (ateco code: 47.4)
– Retail sale of hardware, paints, flat glass and building materials (including ceramics and tiles) in specialized stores
– Retail trade of hygienic-sanitary articles
– Retail trade of machinery, equipment and products for agriculture and gardening
– Retail trade of items for lighting and security systems in specialized exercises
– Retail trade of books in specialized exercises.
– Retail trade of newspapers, magazines and newspapers
– Retail trade of cartography items and office supplies
– Retail trade of clothing and calzature for children and babies
– Retail trade of personal biancheria
– Retail trade of sporting goods, bicycles and articles for free time in specialized exercises
– Trade of automobiles, motorcycles and their corresponding spare parts and accessories
– Retail trade of games and toys in expert exercises.
– Retail sale of drugs in specialized establishments (pharmacies and other specialized establishments of non-prescription medicines)
– Retail trade of medical and orthopedic articles in specialized exercises
– Retail trade of cosmetics, articles of profumeria and erboristeria in specialized exercises
– Retail trade of flowers, cried, bulbs, seeds and fertililizzanti
– Retail trade of pets and pet food in specialized exercises
– Retail sale of material for optics and photography
– Retail trade of fuel for domestic use and for heating
– Retail trade of soaps, detersivi, produced for lucidatura and affini
– Retail trade of funeral articles and cimiteriali
– Mobile retail trade of: food products and beverages; fruits and vegetables; fish; meat; flowers, plants, bulbs, seeds and fertilizers; perfumes and cosmetics; soaps, detergents and other cleaners; linen; clothing and footwear for children and babies
– Retail trade of any type of product made via the internet, for TV, for correspondence, radio, telephone
– Trade carried out through automatic vending machines

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Services for the person

– Washing and cleaning of textile and leather articles
– Industrial laundry activities
– Other laundries, dry cleaners
– Funeral services and related activities
– Hairdressing and hairdressing services

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