New Christmas decree, the final restrictions approved by Conte- Corriere.it

The first Minister Giuseppe Conte has launched, in view of the holidays of Christmas, New Years and Epiphany, a new decree (no, this time, a Dpcm). Only three articles, half a page of prohibitions and recommendations that will shape the first Christmas without parties or dinners.

The general rules

As anticipated Messenger Service, on holidays and days before holidays between December 24 and January 6, all of Italy will be the “red zone”. December 28, 29, 30 and January 4 will instead be the “orange zone”, “but they are also allowed”, reads the decree, “travel from municipalities with a population of no more than 5,000 inhabitants and a distance of no more than 30 kilometers from the relative municipalities“. IS However, it is forbidden to go to the provincial capital..

Here are the general rules (but pay attention to the very important exceptions in family visits, which you will find below):

– On December 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31, 2020, and on January 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6, the rules relating to the “red zone” will be in force throughout Italy. (which you can find here, in detail): in essence, it is forbidden to leave the house except for proven needs related to work, health or necessity (to demonstrate which self-certification form is required); retail stores are closed (except those included in this list); bars and restaurants are closed (but you can bring take out until 22:00 and order at home).

– On December 28, 29 and 30, 2020, and January 4, 2021, the rules relating to the “orange zone” will be in force throughout Italy. (with the exception of Regions with more restrictive rules, such as Veneto). The rules are explained in detail here: but in essence, it is prohibited to leave your municipality except for proven needs related to work, health or necessity (to show that the self-certification form is needed); the shops are open; bars and restaurants are closed (but you can take take out until 10pm and order at home). There is, as we said before, an important exception to the prohibition of moving between municipalities: you can leave a municipality if the population does not exceed 5,000 inhabitants and if the municipality to which you want to move is not more than 30 kilometers away. Stay In any case, it is forbidden to leave your own municipality if you want to go to the provincial capital..

Exceptions, even on “red” days, on trips and visits to relatives

The exceptions introduced by the government in this decree are, given the presence of holidays, particularly expected. Here they are, then: even on the days when the “red zone” rules will apply, hence December 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31, and January 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 – throughout Italy It will be allowed to leave the house to visit the houses of family and friends., even if precise rules are respected.

– People who move cannot be more than two, unless they bring children under 14 years of age. or disabled or non-self-sufficient people living together;
– The ‘movement to private homes is allowed only once a day within a period of time between 5 and 22 “, so it is mandatory to respect the curfew;
– SI can go «to a single house located in the same region»: For example, someone who has gone to their grandparents’ house for lunch will not be able to go to dinner with their cousins ​​that same night.

The rules that don’t change

The new decree law on which the government has reached an agreement after days of meetings, controversies and fights leaves in force all the norms provided by the previous decree law number 158 in article 1, paragraph 2: “From December 21, 2020 to January 6, 2021, any movement in and out between the territories of different regions or autonomous provinces is prohibited.And on the days of Christmas, San Esteban and New Year, “any movement between municipalities” is also prohibited. Except for work, needs and health reasons accredited by self-certification. Return to one’s residence, domicile or home is always allowed On the other hand, it is prohibited to go to second residences “located in another Community or Autonomous Province” and, on December 25, 26 and January 1, also in another municipality.