here are the government clarifications

Who I am “Joint” that from May 4 you can meet in your region, but only out of necessity? After a few days of confusion, Palazzo Chigi tries to clarify. The Prime Minister’s website has published the news of the Dpcm from April 26 and responded to the many doubts of the citizens, providing clarifications on the decree published in the Official Gazette in recent days that will take effect at midnight on May 3. These are the main “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) about Phase 2, the frequently asked questions about the actions taken by the Government.

What are the new features of the Dpcm April 26, 2020?

The Dpcm of April 26, 2020 introduces, from May 4, several innovations, including, for example, the possibility of visits to their relatives who live in the same Region and the reopening of public parks and gardens, in compliance of health and safety requirements. avoiding meetings anyway (mayors may decide to temporarily close the parks again, if the ban on the meeting cannot be guaranteed). The use of the mask in closed places accessible to the public (such as public transport and commercial establishments) becomes mandatory. The new Dpcm also establishes the obligation to stay indoors for all those who have symptoms related to respiratory syndromes and a body temperature above 37.5 degrees. Also from May 4, you can return to motor and sports activities, individually, even away from home. Another important novelty refers to the possibility of holding funeral celebrations, with a maximum number of participants set at 15 people, wearing protective masks and possibly outdoors. The Dpcm, again from May 4, allows take-out restaurants for bars, restaurants and the like, which is added to the already accepted home delivery activity. Various productive and industrial activities, activities for the manufacturing and construction sectors, together with all the wholesale activities related to them, with the obligation to comply with current regulations on occupational safety.

Can I move to visit someone?

You are allowed to travel alone to meet your family members (see the following frequently asked questions), which must be considered among the movements justified by necessity. However, it is strongly recommended to limit meetings with people who do not live together as much as possible, as this increases the risk of contagion. During these meetings, the following must be respected: the prohibition of collection, the interpersonal distance of at least one meter and the obligation to wear masks for the protection of the respiratory tract.

Who are the relatives you can meet?

The area to which the term “relatives” may refer may derive indirectly, systematically, from the rules on kinship and affinity, as well as from jurisprudence on the subject of civil liability. In light of these references, the “relatives” referred to in the DPCM should be considered to include: spouses, partners, partners in civil unions, persons who are united by a stable emotional bond, as well as relatives up to the sixth grade (like, for example, the children of the cousins ​​to each other) and the relatives up to the fourth degree (like, for example, the cousins ​​of the spouse).

Therefore, by relatives we mean “relatives, relatives, partners in civil unions” and those people “united by a stable emotional bond”. Definitely relatives (and therefore grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, uncles, and cousins). But also the “kindred”, that is, the family members acquired by the spouse: therefore, a wife will be allowed to meet all the relatives of her husband’s relatives (in-laws, brothers-in-law, grandchildren) and vice versa . Palazzo Chigi has not yet specified whether, as Prime Minister Conte previously said, “family” can also be considered the category of boyfriends, partners or cohabitants (without, of course, no document proving this). According to a judgment of the Court of Cassation that recognizes the engaged couple as people linked “by a solid and lasting emotional bond”, the interpretation that should come seems to also extend to engaged couples, unmarried couples and partners. Movements to get to know only your family members, as you can read in the frequently asked questions published by Palazzo Chigi, should be considered among the movements justified by necessity. However, it is strongly recommended to limit meetings with people who do not live together as much as possible, as this increases the risk of contagion.

Can you go for a walk?

You can leave your home only to go to work, for health reasons, out of necessity (in this case, the decree includes the visit of relatives, see the Frequently Asked Questions), or to do sports or physical activities outdoors. Therefore, walks are allowed only if strictly necessary to make a justified move for one of the reasons stated above. For example, it is justified for reasons of necessity to go shopping, buy newspapers, go to the pharmacy or, in any case, buy the items necessary for daily life or go to any of the open businesses (see the frequently asked questions). Also, every home outing for outdoor sports or motor activities is warranted. It is understood that the justification of all the admitted trips, in the case of any verification, can be provided in the forms and with the allowed methods. The justification for the work can also be demonstrated by showing adequate documentation provided by the employer (credentials or similar) to demonstrate the stated condition. In any case, all movements are subject to the general assembly ban and, therefore, to the obligation to respect the minimum safety distance of one meter between people.

Are there travel restrictions for people with symptoms of respiratory infection and fever above 37.5 °?

People with symptoms of respiratory infection and fever (over 37.5 ° C) should stay home and limit social contacts as much as possible by contacting their doctor.

Can we go out and buy other goods besides food?

Yes, but only to buy products that belong to the categories of genres for which the sale is allowed, expressly provided for by the Dpcm of April 26, 2020, whose list is available at this link (attachment 1 and attachment 2).

Can someone return outside their home, home or residence?

Yes. The decree states that, in any case, you are allowed to return to your home, home or residence, even if it involves moving between different regions.

Once you have returned to your home / home / residence, as allowed by the Prime Minister’s Decree of April 26, 2020, is it possible to move out of the reached home / home / residence region again?

The Dpcm of April 26, 2020 allows movement between different regions only in the cases in which they occur: proven work needs or reasons of absolute urgency or health. Therefore, once you have returned to your home / home / residence even from another region (as allowed since May 4, 2020), you will no longer be able to move outside the borders of the region where you are located, if not One of the legitimate reasons for moving earlier occurs.

I have a minor child, can I accompany him to a park, a villa or a public garden?

Yes. Public access to parks, villas and public gardens is permitted, however, subject to strict compliance with the prohibition on all forms of meetings and the interpersonal safety distance of one meter. The areas equipped for children’s play that, according to the new Presidential Decree, remain closed, cannot be used. The mayor may order the temporary closure of specific areas where compliance cannot be guaranteed.

Is motor or sports activity allowed?

Outdoor sports and motor activities are allowed only if they are carried out individually, unless they are people who live together. Beginning May 4, outdoor sports and motor activities will no longer be allowed just around your home. The presence of an accompanying person for minors or for people who are not completely self-sufficient will be possible. It is mandatory to respect the interpersonal distance of at least two meters, if it is a sport, and one meter, if it is a simple motor activity. In any case, meetings are prohibited. To carry out the aforementioned motor or sports activity, it is also allowed to move with public or private means of transport to get to the place identified to carry out these activities. You are not allowed to carry out physical or sports activities outside your region.

Can I use the bicycle?

Cycling is permitted to reach the workplace, the place of residence or the stores that continue the sales activity. Cycling is also allowed for outdoor physical activities. However, in all circumstances, the prescribed interpersonal safety distance must be observed.

Can I go to the cemetery to pay tribute to a deceased loved one, even outside of funeral ceremonies?

Yes, it is allowed to move within your region to visit the cemeteries of the deceased, always respecting the interpersonal security distance of at least one meter and the prohibition on meeting. As for parks, even in cemeteries, the ban on meetings should always be respected, and if such meetings cannot be avoided, the mayor may order their temporary closure.