Italy red zone at Christmas, rules: here are the ‘forbidden days’

Published on: 12/17/2020 12:06 AM

Red zone in Italy during the Christmas holidays, but only on certain days. ‘Checkerboard’ measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus: The scheme outlined by the government provides for the introduction of the red zone on holidays and before holidays. Not a general closure from December 24 to January 6, therefore, but a slalom between the calendar. Red zone and restrictions later on Christmas Eve, Christmas and San Esteban, until Sunday December 27. Then a new ‘active’ grip, therefore, on December 31 and January 1. Plus on January 2 and 3, a Saturday and a Sunday.

If the regulations adopted for the red zone regions were applied at the national level, a series of restrictions already applied in recent weeks in some areas of the country throughout the national territory would come into force:

– It is forbidden to move, even within the Municipality itself, at any time, except for work, necessity and health reasons; Movement from one Region to another and from one Municipality to another is prohibited.

– Closing of bars and restaurants. Takeout is allowed until 10 pm There are no restrictions for home delivery. Closing of shops, except supermarkets, food and basic necessities. Kiosks, tobacconists, pharmacies and parapharmacies, laundries, hairdressers and barbers remain open. Closed beauty centers.

– All sports competitions are suspended except those recognized as being of national interest by CONI and CIP. Suspension of activities in sports centers. It is allowed to carry out physical activity near home and sports activities only outdoors on an individual basis. Museums and exhibitions are closed; It also closed theaters, cinemas, gyms, activity arcades, gambling halls, bingo, even in bars and tobacconists.

– Only up to 50% filling is allowed for public transport.