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All Italy in the red or orange zone? And for what period? There will be a new Dpcm? And will it be possible to move between the municipalities? These are some of the questions Italians are asking themselves after the government’s decision to introduce new anti-Covid measures to prevent an increase in infections in January. In reality, a decision has not yet been made, as many members of the executive repeat at this time. But certainly with Christmas just around the corner, it won’t be possible to delay long. Therefore, the times are very tight. During these hours, the technicians of the Scientific Technical Committee are in a meeting to develop the indications to be provided to the executive. The government is waiting for the Cts make the decision to meet again – at a new summit between Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and the heads of delegation of the majority forces – and decide on a repression that, however, according to everyone, is now inevitable. The last word will obviously depend on the prime minister and ministers. Then, tomorrow and Thursday, the government will meet with the regions to discuss the decisions taken. In short, it is now a matter of hours. And perhaps already at night some signs could be filtered, even if the measure will certainly not see the light before tomorrow.
Red or orange “reinforced” zone, hypotheses
What Should We Expect? the “Corriere della Sera” makes two hypotheses: a national red zone, or all of Italy in an orange zone, with bars and restaurants closed, but shops open. However, this would not solve the problem of concentrations in shopping streets, so if the government opted for the orange zone, it is very likely that ad hoc measures will be introduced. That is why there is also talk of a “reinforced orange zone” with measures designed to prevent as far as possible the occurrence of episodes such as those registered during the weekend course. According to several newspapers, the possibility of the government granting an exemption to travel is not even excluded within 30 km, but only for him Common under me five thousand population. There is also uncertainty about the dates. The new measurements could only take place on holidays or days before holidays. Or last through the Christmas holidays. The assumptions we made yesterday are still valid.
- From December 24 to January 1;
- On holidays and days before holidays (December 24-27, December 31 – January 2 and from January 5 to 7);
- From December 24 to January 7;
Another possibility on the table is to turn Italy into the orange zone for the entire holiday period, imposing stricter measures only during the holidays. But for now, as we said, nothing is certain.
In summary. The hypotheses in the field are mainly two:
- All Italy in the red zone
- An area “reinforced orange” with ad hoc measures to avoid meetings.
What would change for citizens? In the orange areas, stores can operate regularly, obviously subject to compliance with anti-Covid measures. Bars, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors and pastry shops are closed (except for dining rooms and catering). It is still possible to carry out home delivery and take-out catering until 10 pm, with prohibition of consumption on the spot or in the surroundings.
Regarding mobility, in the orange areas it is allowed to circulate freely within its municipality from 5 to 22 hours, without the need to present any self-certification. Therefore, it is necessary to respect the curfew, but otherwise there is no limit to travel. But we repeat: ad hoc measures are not excluded in view of the holidays.
Zampa: “Italy will be more orange and red than yellow on Christmas Eve”
The fact that the government is preparing to launch new measures does not seem to be in question now. The confirmation came directly from the Undersecretary of Health, Sandra Zampa “I believe that on December 24 the map of Italy will be more orange and red than yellow, but I cannot anticipate decisions that the government will have to take,” said Zampa. in Tagadà in La7. “We must ensure that the contagion curve goes down – said the undersecretary – and to achieve this we need to tighten more. Cts they started yesterday. The technicians must give the government a tool that is as useful as possible to run stronger than the virus and prevent ”.
Anyway “the decision has not yet been taken ” Zampa said this morning to the microphones of ‘Radio also’ on RaiRadio1. “Last night during the discussion there was talk of very strict measures that serve to slow down people’s movements much more. Measures such as the red and orange areas ”. “The effort that the CTS was asked to do yesterday,” he added, “was an effort to clarify and that measures have the most impact. A new confinement is not a red zone. Certainly, while other countries have gone in that direction with us, not. However, the curve has not lowered enough and necessary ”. To find out more, therefore, we will have to wait for the indications of the Scientific Committee that met again at this time.
Bonaccini: “Yes to the new restrictions, but it is unthinkable to close everything”
Meanwhile, governors have a say on the hypothesis of new restrictions. Stefano Bonaccini is not unbalanced, but he makes it clear that from his point of view a total closure like that of the spring is unthinkable. “Since we cannot close everything and everyone, starting with the fact that the school must reopen at the beginning of next year – said the president of Emilia-Romagna and the Conference of Regions – we must first understand what the government’s intention behind the discussions they are having at this time and let’s see if the Regions are willing to evaluate together what new restrictions could be made between now and the beginning of January in order not to lift infections. ”For this reason, the governor ignores during a videoconference of press in the Region, “everything I said at this point would be premature because the confrontation will probably take place tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.” But, adds Bonaccini, “we must do things well in light of what other European countries are doing.” , many of which are implementing more restrictive measures for the end of the year holidays. And this, Bonaccini finally emphasizes, “to protect health professionals who since last February they embarked on a challenge that no longer makes them distinguish night from day and Sunday from weekdays. ”
Veneto Governor Luca Zaia insists above all on the need to guarantee adequate refreshments to the categories sanctioned by the new measures. “The positions are varied, but the real issue that aligns everyone is that of refreshments,” said the president of the Region, explaining that “the measures must be directly proportional to the compensation that the State can provide. At this time “An interlocution is taking place. From all the Regions with the Government regarding what is happening, there is a national debate and there seems to be some will. I know that the CTS has met and the belief is that there are measures to be taken in a uniform national way ”. After all, “all communities run the risk of seeing the curve rise” and “in addition to the health problem there is also the problem of competitive advantage. We know that on January 10 Germany will probably have lowered its contagion curves a lot, as of December 16 it enters into lockdown and 11 billion are needed to give 90% of the turnover to all businesses below 500,000 euros of billing ”. “We need measures, but what we can do without soft drinks is very little … I imagine there will be a decision tomorrow.”