Covid, a buffer for those who will spend Christmas abroad. Long curfew, but it’s a fight

In the government there is still no agreement on Christmas. Most of the heads of delegation and Minister Speranza were going to meet Conte at Palazzo Chigi at 19 yesterday to talk about the Dpcm Covid that will come into force Starting on December 3rd (or the dpcm, one from December 3 to 20 and another from December 21 to January 6) but it was decided to postpone everything until today. “There is no problem, it is a technical reference, there is no difference of opinion,” says a source from Pd. But from M5 and Italia Viva the request to open schools and restaurants raises some problems. And it is that the appointment has been postponed. The government’s approach, dictated by Ministers Franceschini, Boccia and Speranza, remains rigorous. “If we open without limits – confirms the Minister of Regional Affairs Francesco Boccia in Parliament – The loss of human life in December will be found again in February: it is our duty to avoid it. “

“I would like to be able to say – underlines the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza that on December 2 he will be in Parliament to illustrate the measures and the vaccines plan – that the problems are all solved and everything can be reopened, but I would not tell the truth. The prime minister also spoke about Christmas. I am confident – Conte said – that we can define in the next few days a package of measures that beyond the colors of the regions allow to intervene in occasions of very intense Christmas sociality. Beyond the color, in fact, we think that in that period greater caution should be introduced. “” On the measures to contain the Covid, especially with a view to the Christmas holidays – Conte reiterated – we are working at the European level, to achieve the coordination in restrictive measures. , in particular for ski resorts in view of Christmas holidays. A common EU response is appropriate, but this does not mean invading the prerogatives of individual countries, everyone will be free to take whatever measures they consider. “

The news that emerged yesterday is that Italy intends put the brakes on skiers you would like to go to countries like Switzerland or Austria where the plants will be open. And in any case to those who will spend their holidays abroad. “We are taking care to avoid cross-border transfers – Conte announced – avoiding that, if you go on vacation abroad, you can return without checks, I mean tampons.” And perhaps establishing quarantine for those who refuse the test. In the government there is agreement on store reopening with extended hours 8-22 at least until December 23 and reopening of shopping centers on weekends. Red disc for now instead of opening of restaurants and bars after 6pm, even in the case of ‘yellow’ regions. the curfew must take place at 11 pm until December 23 and we are wondering if for Christmas Eve it can happen at 1 or 1:30 in the morning. But for the moment the no to Christmas mass prevails. From the 25th to the 6th of January, however, it would return at 10pm. Dinners in private homes would still be possible, but not recommended for more than 6 people. The predominant orientation is to prohibit travel between regions, including the yellow ones, excluding those of first-degree relatives and partners.

Reflection also for second home movements, while for skiing, Conte has already said it all. Boccia assured that even for all activities that revolve around winter tourism “refreshments will be ensured, just as they have been guaranteed for activities that are already closed today.” They will be in the ‘quater refreshments’ that will be approved between Friday and Saturday by the CDM with the maximum fiscal moratorium, which was inaugurated by the Minister of Economy Gualtieri in Forza Italia. Sign of the times.