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Milan, December 17, 2020 – Now it is a matter of hours and then we will know what will be the line chosen by the government for the Christmas under the sign of Covid. A new meeting between government and regions of which a new Dpcm destined to “close” Italy during the holidays. Nothing is decided yet, but in the government the smooth line seems to prevail that’s the choice of circumscribe closing to take during the next vacation only holidays and days before holidays. So Christmas Eve, Christmas and San Esteban (from December 24 to 26), New Year’s Eve and January 1. Plus January 2 and 3, because it’s Saturday and Sunday. So, actually, from December 31 to January 3. They will be eight days in total with two mini closures. Unless there are twists and turns and doubts, the proposal to shut down continuously from December 24 to January 6, as requested by most ‘penalty shooters’, has waned. Therefore, the toughest measures on the table should refer only to holidays and pre-holidays and not to a continuous period, as requested, in particular, by the PD ministers at the table, but also the health manager Roberto Speranza. Pushing for a hard line yes, but avoiding a “no-stop” red zone would be Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte supported, in this, by the 5-Star Movement.
The three hypotheses of the red zone
The government is examining three closure scenarios for the Christmas holidays, with three different levels of restrictions on travel, curfew and family dinners. In all three cases, however, the facilities would remain closed on the days with the red seal, that is, holidays and days before holidays.
Smooth line – The idea is to transform Italy into a red zone only holidays and days before holidays. In this way, it would be possible to guarantee greater freedom of movement for citizens on the days considered to have the lowest risk of concentration.
Moderate line – The new Christmas Dpcm (at this point the second) could establish a maxi red zone throughout Italy between December 24 and January 3. Therefore, non-essential commercial establishments would remain closed, while for citizens there would be restrictions on freedom of movement.
Hard line – The third scenario, the one supported by the most rigorous wing of the executive, foresees an Italy in the red zone with a Running of the bulls from Christmas to January 7. In practice, closure of all commercial establishments, except essential ones, reduction of movements and early curfew.
Last weekend in the yellow zone: risk of social gatherings
The weekend that is approaching, that of December 19 and 20, should not be characterized by additional limitations. You will be able to move between the regions included in the yellow zone while the arrival or departure of the orange or red areas will be possible only for residents. The government would be oriented not to restrict travel in the next few hours to avoid the “ great exodus ” of the festivities, as denounced by some governors who requested a tour.
lives but remains the risk to see the images again meetings downtown, on bar tables and in front of shops for the last rush of Christmas gifts.
From orange to yellow and soon to red: the Lombard grinder
Lombardy is thus preparing for a new repression after having savored, for less than a week, an ephemeral hiatus of semi-freedom with the passage from the orange to the yellow zone (only 5 days ago) that led thousands of people to pour into the streets, in the reopened clubs and in the stores to go shopping. Scenes that have traveled the web, and beyond, arousing much controversy and concern among virologists and politicians. Although, as Mayor Beppe Sala pointed out: “people are not irresponsible, they do what is allowed.” So the race for cover, with the patch that risks being worse than the hole and with restaurateurs who will likely have to cancel their Christmas lunch reservations, thus giving a breath of fresh air after months of trouble. And many returned to the streets shouting their rage and despair: “With Christmas in the red zone, I risk bankruptcy.”
Journey: towards derogation for two relatives
The government, according to executive sources, is considering the possibility of a repeal of the travel ban between municipalities – and possibly also within the same municipality in case of restoration of the
red zone – for close relatives at times dinner on Christmas Eve and lunch on the 25th. In any case, the repeal would affect a very small number of family members: two, according to the same sources. This is a derogation that would also respond to requests made by the administrators of the Lega.
Cautious Fontana: Soft Drinks First
The President of the Lombardy Region is cautious Attilio Fontana that any assessment of the new government-imposed tightening is reserved for the Christmas holidays only when the real scope and consequent impact on Lombardy’s social and economic life is known. On the other hand, what he is sure of and about what was already pronounced yesterday, in the first confrontation between the government and the regions, is necessity ”.what’s on the one hand certainty of soft drinks for all those categories that should be affected by this new closure, on the other hand about what will have to happen in the coming weeks, in the coming months, so that operators and entrepreneurs can program and design what will be your future “.
Limited number gallery: first time in 153 years
Meanwhile, for the first time in the 153-year history of the Milan show, the limited number to access the Gallery Vittorio Emanuele. An unprecedented provision, agreed yesterday between the prefecture and the municipality. Lin Galleria it will be manned by agents local police and law enforcement agencies ready to intervene in case crowds pile up under the vaults. At that point, subsequent entries will be staggered by agents and mandatory entry and exit points will be identified.
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