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The number of new Covid positives is decreasing, but only because the swabs are cut in half. And the contagion rate is worrying, rising to almost 18% (to be exact in 17.6%). A percentage almost double compared to the last period, experts say, which if confirmed in the coming days could lead the Government to introduce new restrictions on the new Dpcm that will replace the one that expires on January 15.
Bonaccini: there are still risks
The figure does not escape the governors, who at night came to request an urgent meeting with the government: “I think it would be fair for the government to reconvene us in the next few hours and together we make a decision, in a very secular way.” declared. the president of the Conference of the Regions and of Emilia-Romagna, Stefano Bonaccini, interviewed by Rg3.
“If there is a general concern in the country that this may still imply a risk, in light of the figures that exist, eventually we will meet and discuss. And we understand – continued Bonaccini – what the government also believes, given that I have also heard expert voices that the government uses to make decisions that later concern the scientific part ”.
The prudence of the experts
And if you look this side, there is little to be sure of. According to a quantitative survey carried out by statistician Livio Fenga “The effects of the Dpcm of October 24 have already been exhausted and throughout Italy the curve of the Covid-19 epidemic begins to rise again: there are at least 14 regions in which estimates indicate a resumption of cases from Veneto.
Also for the mathematician Giovanni Sebastiani, from the Institute of Calculus Applications ‘Mauro Picone’ of the Cnr, in this last period “the circulation of the virus in Italy has increased considerably and, consequently, the pressure on the intensive care units begins to increase, in a critical situation, in which the possible effects of the measures taken before Christmas they will be visible only for about January 7, the date of the possible reopening of schools ”.
Pure the medical director of Spallanzani in Rome, Francesco VaiaHe said that it is necessary to “maintain the security and prudence measures previously implemented for the school and wait at least the second week of January.”
Azzolina: we can’t give up
For its part, lto the Minister of Education, Lucia AzzolinaCommenting on the dissolution of the CSPI, which has reached the end of its term, he said that “we cannot give up and must, each of the actors involved, work together, always remembering the specific weight that this institution has in the path of every girl and boy “.
“Taking a step back in school means giving up an important part of our future,” Azzolina concluded.
Puglia region: unavoidable risks
The regions, however, do not appear aligned. TO Lazio concerns, Those of Puglia, Where is the Governor Michele Emiliano wants to continue giving the possibility to the students of all the schools of Apulia and their families to choose distance education also from January 7th.
“In times of pandemic – said the Region – it is believed that families should be able to decide not to expose themselves to the risks derived from compulsory school attendance.”
A “very urgent” meeting with the president of the Region Michele Emiliano, and the councilors of health, transportation and education, was requested byPNA Puglia before the conclusion of the activities of the different “coordination” tables installed by the last DPCM in the prefectures to regulate the resumption of activities in secondary schools.
President, Roberto romito, speaks of “disappointment and strong concern” over the fact that the prefectural tables have “taken note of the substantial rigidity of the supply (of transport, ed) and, therefore, have unloaded on the schools the exclusive burden of modify their demand by diversifying the entry and exit times in two shifts ”.
“There are no security conditions to return to school on January 7 and transportation does not give guarantees,” he added, he argues. Gianni Verga, Secretary General of the Uil Scuola Puglia.
“Despite the changing of the guard – he said – continues in the same line of low consideration of the school system and its actors, with fragmented news and many useless tables, now also with the prefectures.”
I go back to Campania in cycles
In Campania The county council, led by Vincenzo De Luca, has agreed with the unions to return in successive stages, with constant monitoring of the contagion curve: on January 7, the first and second grade students who were already attending are expected to return to class in attendance before Christmas. Then, as of January 11, all classes will reopen ”.
Also in Campania, starting on January 18, it will be the turn of the three middle classes and on Monday the 25th of high school students.
Zaia (Veneto): space for growing viruses
For the Veneto he spoke Governor Luca Zaia: in an interview with The Republic He said he was “very perplexed by the convenience of reopening schools after 7”, because “a classroom runs the risk of being a breeding ground for the virus, which then spreads on buses and outside schools.” I asked our prevention department to develop assessments on what to do. “
According to Zaia, the data released by the Higher Institute of Health does not “make us rest easy.” In Veneto “the virus is making itself felt, we must not trivialize the moment, much less lower our guard”.
Now “the pressure in the hospital is high. We have 3,400 hospitalized, of which 400 in intensive care ”.
Zaia also sends a message to Conte: “the best solution in case of crisis is to go back to the vote, you need a truly legitimate executive. And the elections can also be held in the middle of the vaccination campaign ”.
Razza (Sicily): limit access to public transport
as well in sicily Caution prevails: the health councilor of the Sicilian Region Ruggero Razza He told the ‘Giornale di Sicilia’ that it is necessary “to introduce restrictions in some activities for those who are not vaccinated. It is a reasonable measure and it has already had success with vaccines for children ”.
“You can limit – he continued – access to places such as gyms, swimming pools, stadiums or you can prevent those who are not immune from traveling, entering offices, boarding public transport, and therefore also for students.
Giannelli (Anp): 50% high school students up to 31
To the concern of the presidents of the regions is added that of the presidents: second Antonello Giannelli, National President of the Anp, resume Jan 7 for high school with 50% distance and 50% attendance for the first week and then 75% “is not realistic.”
For the NPC leader, it was necessary to aim for “a Marshall plan for the school” and since there was no one, “to take into account all the correct needs of the teachers and staff: so we hope to continue at 50% until the end from January”.
Gelmini (FI): nothing has been done
In this situation, political oppositions sink the coup. Former Minister Mariastella Gelmini, leader of Forza Italia in the Chamber, said that “5 days after the resumption of teaching activity, in a pandemic scenario that unfortunately is still not very reassuring, we wonder on what basis Minister Azzolina has founded his solid certainty” .
“You cannot do it based on infection data, since we do not know what the curve will be on January 7, you cannot do it based on interventions and improvements made in our schools or public transport, because nothing or almost nothing has been done “. Gelmini concluded.
Sasso (Lega): what had to be done
North League player Rossano Sasso, member of the Chamber’s Culture Commission, recalls what needed to be done: “reduce the number of students per class to ensure effective distancing and eliminate chicken coop classes, equip schools with mechanical ventilation and aeration systems, to combat the spread of viruses by aerosol and finally foresee the execution of rapid antigen tests for students and workers every 15 days, through the establishment of a fixed health center in each school ”.
For Sasso, “Azzolina cannot risk the skin and health of students and teachers”.
All those attending Calvin in Turin
In the meantime, however, there are schools that seek safe face-to-face teaching: “As of January 7, all classes at the Institute, including second and third secondary, will attend regular hours again,” the circular reads. Lorenza Patriarca, director of the Integral Institute ‘Niccolò Tommaseo’ in Turin, which also includes the ‘Italo Calvino’ Baccalaureate, where the protest against dad began.
“This is a condition – reads the circular – that we must all contribute to preserve, guaranteeing prudent behavior inside and outside the school. For this reason, I recommend limiting contact with other people to what is essential, always observing the distance, wearing a mask and ensuring continuous and precise hygiene of the hands and of the environments we frequent ”.
She said she was happy Anita, Calvino’s student, one of the symbols of the protest against distance education: “I am happy that we are going back to school, hoping that this decision will last because so far we have seen many words but few deeds.”
