Lombardy, Piedmont and Calabria orange zone from today

Published on: 11/29/2020 7:13 AM

Orange zone as of today for Lombardy, Piedmont and Calabria. From November 29, the three Regions change color until December 3, based on the provisions of Minister Roberto Speranza’s order. The transition provides for a relaxation of anti-Covid measures even if many rules and prohibitions remain. “The free everything season has not started,” warns Lombard Governor Attilio Fontana, inviting citizens to “not lower their guard” and to “buy Italian, Lombard” since stores can reopen from today.

– In any case, it will be forbidden to circulate from 22 to 5 hours, except for proven reasons of work, necessity and health. It is forbidden to enter and leave from one Region to another and from one Municipality to another, unless there are reasons for work, study, health or need. Recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips during the day within your municipality.

– Shops open, but bars and restaurants closed, 7 days a week. Take away food is allowed until 10 pm. There are no restrictions for home delivery. Closing of shopping centers on holidays and the eve of holidays except for pharmacies, parapharmacies, food points, tobacconists and kiosks inside. Museums and exhibitions closed.

– Distance education for secondary schools, except for students with disabilities and in case of use of laboratories; Face-to-face teaching for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools as a general rule. “Starting Monday, secondary school children will attend school in the presence,” confirms Lombard Governor Attilio Fontana. The office of Piedmont President Alberto Cirio has chosen differently to maintain distance education for the second and third grade. “We want to reopen safely so as not to close in a month,” he said. Colleges closed, except for some freshman activities and labs.

– Reduction of up to 50% for public transport, except school transport. Suspension of arcade, betting, bingo and slot activities also in bars and tobacconists.

– Swimming pools, gyms, theaters, cinemas remain closed. The sports centers remain open.