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Today Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Ministers Boccia and Speranza meet with the leaders of the group and the regions: decisions on the next steps to be taken with a new Dpcm which will go into effect on December 4. On the other hand, after the usual control room, the meeting of the Technical Scientific Committee for the analysis of data on the epidemiological situation in Italy is scheduled for Friday afternoon. The Cts will discuss the progress of the coronavirus infection.
After reaching the peak with more than 40 thousand cases on November 13, even an objectively high figure like the one recorded in yesterday’s bulletin can acquire another significance: 25,853 new infections. It is clear that the coronavirus epidemic in Italy is slowing down, even if the decline is very gradual for now. But the death toll remains alarming: 722 dead, adding to 853 on Tuesday and bringing the total to 52,028 victims.
Regions that can change from red to orange
And from tomorrow’s meeting, news is also expected regarding the division of Italy into zones, with Lombardy and Piedmont that could go from red to orange with the consequent relaxation of rules and measures. Risk “levels” are set by the Ministry of Health. Lombardy and Piedmont towards the orange zone, therefore. The two regions that are currently in the red zone could move to the intermediate risk range of covid in the coming days. “We are discussing with the government. I do not know if we will leave on Monday or already on Saturday. But we are ready,” said Giulio Gallera, the Councilor for Welfare of the Lombardy region yesterday, focusing on the timing of any changes that are necessary. tomorrow from Lombardy.
How do you decide if a region becomes a red, orange, or yellow zone?
“The effort of the Lombards has given those results that are now under the gaze of all. It is fair that we can begin a slow, gradual reopening as soon as possible, which must be accompanied by a great sense of responsibility, because we must not go back shortly in another critical situation, but it is fair to do so, ”Gallera stressed. “Even today, good news: the positive trend is getting stronger. In Lombardy up to 15,749 cured with 246 people discharged from sub-intensive pavilions,” said Lombardy President Attilio Fontana, commenting on yesterday’s data for the region , where the relationship between positive and more than 42 thousand swabs is approximately 12%. “The result of sacrifices and responsibilities that brings us closer to a relaxation of the measures. We keep our guard up,” added the Lombard governor.
The president of Piedmont, Alberto Cirio, is also optimistic about the possible relaxation of the measures. “Piedmont is leaving the red zone, in a few days we will be orange,” said Cirio clearly yesterday. “I think we will be oranges between December 1 and 3 because the RT when we went into the red zone was 2.16 and in the last report on Friday it was 1.1. This – he stressed – means that the contagion odometer has been slowed down and slowed down a lot. “
What changes between the red zone and the orange zone
The biggest change is the failure of travel ban within your municipality. In fact, in the regions of the orange zone it is possible to circulate freely and without self-certification, always within the limits of the municipality where you live and respecting the curfew, which for the orange zones is still valid from 22 to 5 in the morning. Also in the orange areas it is forbidden to transfer outside their own municipality and region except for proven needs and reasons for work, study and health.
Similar to what happens in the reds, it is still allowed to go to help a family member or friend who is not self-sufficient without time limits. Just as it is allowed to go out to “reunite minors with the other parent or in any case in the foster home, or take them with you, it is also allowed between municipalities in different areas.” All these trips – we read in the Ministry’s Faq – must in any case be carried out choosing the shortest route and complying with all the health requirements. “It is also allowed (although” strongly discouraged “) to travel to accompany your children at the home of the grandparents.
On the other hand, bars, pubs, restaurants, ice cream parlors, patisseries (with the exception of dining rooms and catering) remain closed to the public -even in the case of crossing to the orange zone- which can continue to carry out exclusively take-away food services (until 22.00 hours) and at home. . Consequently, the prohibition of consuming food and beverages in the vicinity of the premises is also maintained. On the other hand, in the orange zone they can open all kinds of shops (no longer only food stores), including beauty salons, and shopping centers (which are closed on holidays and before holidays).
Regarding the school, there would be no changes for secondary schools and vocational schools: even in the orange zone there is 100% distance education. Elementary and preschool schools remain open. As far as high school is concerned, the lessons must be re-present also for second and third year students. Without changes with the “promotion” to the orange zone the situation of public transport, on which the capacity limit set at 50% is maintained. The same happens with the sports and cultural sphere: theaters, cinemas, swimming pools and gyms remain closed.
