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Restrictions in South Tyrol start in a “softer” way as of today: in fact, the curfew starts tonight between 11 pm and 5 am, but the early closing for bars is at 8 pm and for restaurants at 10 pm (instead of 6 pm as in the rest of the country), and as of Wednesday 50% of high school students will use distance education. “The number of people positive for Covid-19 is increasing rapidly throughout Europe, in Italy and throughout South Tyrol. explained the president of the province of Bolzano, Arno Kompatscher, announcing the measures – We must intervene immediately with more incisive measures to stop the chain of infections and reduce the pressure on hospitals and health facilities, while trying to safeguard schools and companies as much as possible. The Palazzo Widmann executive has decided to draw up an ordinance that will be in force throughout the provincial territory until November 24: “In fact,” explains Kompatscher, “we will incorporate a large part of the new national Dpcm with some adaptations to the local situation by virtue of the margins maneuvering that grants us our autonomy and the provincial law in phase 2 of last May ».
From 18 drinks only at the table
But how will it work with drinks then? Starting at 6:00 p.m. M., Time when bars and restaurants are closed in the rest of Italy, The administration of food and beverages can only be done at the table, with assigned seats and a maximum of 4 people per table, with the exception of family members living together. There will also be a strict ban on permanent consumption, both near the facilities and on public land. “By behaving responsibly, we can keep the situation under control from a health point of view, avoid even more drastic measures and return to life as normal as possible more quickly,” emphasizes Kompatscher. The scheduled public transport services will continue according to the scheduled times, but with a maximum capacity of 80% of the seats.
Cinemas, theaters and concert halls open: but with a maximum of 200 people
Also in South Tyrol there will be an obligation to wear a protective mask not only indoors, but also outdoors where there is no isolation situation. Shopping centers are expected to close already on Saturday, with the exception, within them, for stores that sell food products, while on Sundays all commercial activities, except for on-call pharmacies, must remain closed. As far as sport is concerned, all admitted events must take place behind closed doors, that is, without the presence of the public, and only national and international professional and amateur leagues can continue. In the case of football, for example, Serie D and Excellence will also have to stop. Gymnasiums and swimming pools closed, except for the organized training of the swimming clubs affiliated to the federation. The general prohibition of organizing public events and demonstrations, as well as shows and events that take place in theaters and concert halls, is exempted from cinemas, where a maximum of 200 people will be admitted and food and drinks cannot be distributed. . Assemblies and meetings must be held by videoconference except in cases where this formula is not possible, the gaming halls and betting rooms being closed.
Chestnuts / Törggelen are also allowed in closed areas for refreshments and catering activities on farms, such as in taverns (Stuben) or traditional cellars: in this case, however, in addition to the security measures already in place, the 1 Person Rule every 4 square meters, if it is more restrictive. In conclusion, Arno Kompatscher recalls that “even stricter measures can be taken for the most problematic areas»And reiterates the call to the population to respect the rules on the use of masks, distance and hand hygiene. “By behaving responsibly, we can keep the situation under control from a health point of view, avoid even more drastic measures, and return to life as normal as possible more quickly.”
Open ski facilities
Article 46 of the provincial ordinance reads as follows: «The lifts of the ski slopes can be used by professional and non-professional athletes. The plants mentioned are open to amateur skiers, subject to the adoption of specific guidelines by the Conference of Autonomous Regions and Provinces or, pending their adoption, in accordance with provincial guidelines, taking care to avoid any form of meeting ”. On the other hand, in the DPCM valid at the national level, it is written that “the lifts in the ski areas are closed”, that they can be used “only” by athletes of national interest, professionals and non-professionals, although the possibility of opening the lifts “to skiers remain open. amateur” if the Conference of the Regions adopts “specific guidelines” validated by the Scientific Technical Committee. Currently in South Tyrol the two districts of Solda and Val Senales are open. According to Anef (the national association of cable car operators), if the ski lifts close, “the hotels will also close and the economy of these countries will stop,” adding that “the ski lifts and chair lifts are not a problem because they are outdoors.” As the association explains, “the second wave of infections certainly cannot be attributed to ski resorts because they were still closed: skiing is an outdoor sport and cannot be treated in the same way as gyms and swimming pools.”
October 26, 2020 (change October 26, 2020 | 12:41)
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