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The Council of Ministers that began on Wednesday night and ended overnight approved a new decree law, with new travel measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus infection during the Christmas period. The decree, approved at the proposal of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Minister of Health Roberto Speranza, extends the validity of the decrees of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM) from the current thirty to fifty days.
Regarding mobility during holidays, the decree establishes that from December 21, 2020 to January 6, 2021 it will not be possible to travel between different regions (including the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano) with the exception of movements motivated by needs proven work, situations of needs or health reasons. In the same period, it will be possible to return to one’s own residence, domicile or home.
From December 21, 2020 to January 6, 2021, it will also be prohibited to travel to second homes that are located in a region or autonomous province other than one’s own. However, on December 25 and 26, 2020 and January 1, 2021, travel between different municipalities will also be prohibited, with the same exceptions for proven work needs, situations of need or health reasons.
The new DPCM that will establish the general regulations, which will be in force as of December 4, must be approved on Thursday. It should contain the rules of travel between regions that will be in effect until December 20, the confirmation of the curfew at 10:00 p.m. and, for example, the hours of commercial activities (including restaurants) during the Christmas period.
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