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ROME Ten o’clock curfew and distance learning in secondary schools. about these new measures that the government thinks and discusses, even harshly, to try to straighten the curve of the virus in the race. With a tweet of few words, Giuseppe Conte launched a new appeal to Italians: We respect the new provisions, we follow the recommendations, we do good to our country … Words that reveal the concern about the spread of infections and the fear that newly released measures not enough to avoid the worst. That for Conte another national blockade.
In confidential conversations outside the European Council, the chief executive did nothing but repeat it: Closing everything would be too damaging, right now that the economy is showing signs of recovery. Count completely against and do not even want to consider the hypothesis of a reboot a couple of weeks, for the National Health Service to breathe: a thing that does not exist. We have to wait two or three weeks to understand the effects of the current measures, from the outer mask to the limit of six guests at home.
Reasoning with scientists, collaborators and ministers, the prime minister is convinced to evaluate other restrictive rules, in line with the rules adopted in France. The curfew is very likely, they admit at Palazzo Chigi, where there is a lot of pressure from the citizens to stop what is left of the nightlife. From now until tomorrow, when the Council of Ministers meets, a new provision could force bars, restaurants and other public establishments to lower their blinds at 9 or 10 p.m., with reinforced controls and fines for those who do not respect the regulations.
Crash over school
And if everyone agrees on the need to extend smart working, as requested by the Minister of Education, between the government and the Regions and even within the executive, there is a dispute over distance education for institutes. The governors’ proposal enraged Lucía Azzolina (very): it is not on the agenda. The minister, surprised because it is the same Regions that in June did not want to include distance education in the guidelines, does not want to disperse the large investments and sacrifices made by the school. Azzolina told Conte yesterday morning, whom she saw face to face at Palazzo Chigi. But the presidents of the regions, even more so after De Luca closed the schools in Campania, insist. The Democratic Party has set out to achieve 50% of digital education in high school, alternating home and school.
Campania alarm
Minister Roberto Speranza saw the virus curve skyrocket on the charts and was convinced that the serious situation requires the utmost attention and not underestimation. In Milan, the Rt contagion index jumped above 2. In Campania, Covid jumped by more than a thousand infections in 24 hours and schools were closed. An election that exploded tensions in the majority. A very serious decision for Minister Azzolina, while the Secretary of the Democratic Party, Nicola Zingaretti, sided with President Vincenzo De Luca. Beyond the controversy, there is the reality of the numbers. De Luca was deeply concerned about the population density of Naples and when Speranza called him in, the governor and the minister agreed on the need to tighten the rules.
Red zones
You cannot outrun the virus, but you must accelerate. While many fear a blockade at Christmas, the government is on what to do now and not in two months, when the holidays begin. Speranza listened to the governors one by one, to understand in which territories the hospital network is under pressure to the point that even tougher measures than the government’s Dpcm are necessary. According to the latest decree, the presidents of the regions cannot relax the measures, but rather strengthen them and that is the government’s strategy. Act with localized closures, activating red zones in territories even smaller than a Region or a city. The outlook is getting worse, containment measures must be tightened, ”Speranza explained to the governors. The Dpcm has just entered into force a common tile for all. Now, based on monitoring, we will understand where to adjust. As soon as Conte returns from Brussels, he will see the party heads of delegation and decide to close.
Activities at risk
The Minister of Autonomies, Dem Francesco Boccia, feared the interruption of social and cultural activities with a higher risk of overcrowding. Gyms, beauty salons, cinemas, theaters and basic sports are especially observed.
October 16, 2020 (change October 16, 2020 | 07:15)
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