no walks and shops are closed on Sundays

Published on: 12/11/2020 2:01 PM

“With the ordinance, Veneto becomes the most yellow zone.” Thus, the president of Veneto, Luca zaia, after the signing of the ordinance with the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza, which will enter into force at midnight today and will be in effect until December 3. “No to walks through the center, shops closed on Sundays, and for those over 65, preferential lane from 8 to 10 to make purchases in supermarkets,” says Zaia, illustrating the measure to stop the spread of the coronavirus. These are the pillars of the new measures.

The ordinance was agreed with colleagues from Emilia Romagna and Friuli Venezia Giulia and with the agreement with the Minister of Health, we will discuss it with the Prime Minister because he considers that the three presidents have acted independently of the region, and there is also the possibility of have economic measures for those who will have consequences from these restrictive measures, “Zaia confirmed today during the press release.

“On public holidays in Veneto all stores will be closed except pharmacies, parapharmacies, supermarkets, tobacconists and kiosks. Large and medium-sized sales structures will be closed to the public the days before holidays and bank holidays,” he explained again, adding: “On Saturday, therefore, the large shopping centers and outlets will be closed and all shops will be closed on Sundays except essential services.” “The ordinance also establishes that bars and restaurants remain open normally, but from 15 to 18 it is possible to provide drinks and food only to seated customers, internally and eternally in the restaurant. It is also forbidden to consume food outdoors, “he said.

And again: “First two hours of opening of shops with guaranteed access to those over 65 years of age. We leave space in those hours, to those of an age group at risk,” the governor continued. This provision is a ‘advice’ to supermarkets to do everything possible to guarantee access in the first two to this segment of the population at greatest risk ”. Other provisions also include access to stores for only one person per household, except for those under 14 years of age and people in difficulty. Whereas, open-air markets are allowed only if the mayors adopt a specific security plan: with perimeter, an access passage, an exit and surveillance.

Stop for walks in the center, and especially to the ‘struscio’ of the city but also of the beaches. In fact, it will not be allowed to walk through the streets and squares of the historic centers of the cities, and in crowded areas such as the beaches. There are sanctions for offenders: the fines are those established at the national level that range between 400 and 1,000 euros. On the other hand, sports and motor activities and walks in public parks, in the countryside, are allowed, provided that the distance of 2 meters is respected for sports and one meter for other outdoor outings. “This ordinance is used to avoid crowds, no more ‘puddles’ in the center, no more friction and no more people on the beaches,” Zaia explained. Professional athletes and those accompanying sports teams enter the sports facility only with a test, with a negative result, carried out within 72 hours prior to the race.

As of tomorrow, classes in physical education, singing and wind instruments are also suspended in primary and secondary schools of second cycle. The use of the mask outside the home is always mandatory, except for athletes, children under 6 years of age and people with pathologies. “If there are people who do not live in the house, the mask must be used – explained Zaia – and if the mask is lowered to consume food or drinks, the minimum distance of one meter must be respected. The mask is mandatory in public transport, and in their own vehicle if there are passengers who do not live together “.

“The ordinance asks citizens to sacrifice themselves, but only in this way can we avoid the red zone tomorrow,” he stressed. “In a world where everyone follows the rules, nothing would be needed.” “This ordinance tries to intercept the recalcitrant, and it is a failure, given that the vast majority of Venetians behave well, but I had to establish rules because common sense, from time to time, is not for everyone.”

And Zaia then underlined: “We have 54 thousand health workers who work ‘destroying themselves’ every day to treat patients: doctors, nurses, Oss, administrative staff, the entire hospital team. Citizens say that’ doctors and nurses are heroes’, they are right, but we must act accordingly: do not go to meetings on weekends and always wear a mask ”.

For the governor, in short, “the ordinance defines a passage from Veneto to a yellow band ‘more'”. For the rest, Zaia assured: “Tomorrow the government will evaluate the new data, but as of today I have no news of a step in the region, as far as our data is concerned.” And again, according to Zaia “this new ordinance is a yellow band with smaller restrictions”. “Of course – he warned – if there were a band crossing, the municipal limits would be closed, and the problem of social gatherings would cease to exist, and even the ordinance would be overcome by the band with the highest risk.”