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Italy red or orange zone for Christmas? What has the government decided? Will Rome be armored and what kind of controls will there be? Those that await us today, December 17, are decisive hours.
The hard line, however, always seems the most plausible. Matteo mauriThe Vice Minister of the Interior (Pd), myself a Radio announcer on Rai Radio1, expressed his opinion: “The most likely thing will be to make a very consistent closure, like a red zone, on some days such as the pre-holidays and holidays of this Christmas phase Consequently on 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and then 1, 2 and 3. At this moment the reflection is this, within today we will have to decide to give certainty to everyone “.
A line also underlined by Sandra Zampa, Undersecretary of Health, guest of ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Radio Capital: “We have not decided yet, but it is a matter of waiting a few hours. The measures go towards a greater restriction to ensure the lives of people and allow a return to a relative normality. The Ministry of Health has proposed tougher measures that include something that looks like a red zone. “
First Giuseppe Conte, Speaking of the new anti-Covid measures that are being studied yesterday, he again made melina, but he also gave a signal: “We are working to try to strengthen the Christmas plan. We must arrive in conditions of maximum resilience. The rules are working so far, but we are concerned. “
The hypotheses on the government table
The government is therefore preparing for the Christmas holidays. At the moment, the hypotheses are still on the table. They go from all over Italy Red zone on holidays and days before holidays or just one orange zone from December 24 to January 6.
There will surely be stricter controls at stations, airports, main highways and shopping streets, to avoid crowds on the last weekend before Christmas.
The decision will be made in the next few hours, but the goal will probably be to make the matches that took place across Italy over the weekend impossible. In Rome, even last weekend, via del Corso was full of people busy shopping for Christmas gifts. Many work and live off-site in the capital and want to know when they will be able to hug their loved ones again in different Italian cities.
Dpcm and Italy red zone: the hard line
The Red zone has the support of the “penalty shooters”, but the most likely compromise envisages an Italy in the red from December 24 to 27 and December 31 to January 3, eight days in total in which all the regulations already in force in the red regions would be applied: any prohibited movement, not only within and outside the region itself, but also within the municipality of residence, except for proven work needs, health reasons or situations of need.
And all stores (except grocery stores and pharmacies), as well as restaurants, bars, pubs, ice cream parlors and patisseries would be closed. In fact, it was possible to leave the house only for physical activity, but “in the immediate vicinity of the house” or sports activity “individually”. A hard line also adopted by Lazio’s health advisor, Alessio D’Amato: “I agree with a red zone spread throughout Italy.”
WHO: “Mask at home even at Christmas”
Orange zone: the mildest hypothesis
Then there is a softer hypothesis, which provides for the establishment of a orange zone throughout Italy from Christmas Eve to Befana or in the days leading up to the holidays, that is, December 24, 31 and January 2. The measures provided for in this band would allow, in any case, to block movements outside the municipality itself and close bars and restaurants, while shops would remain open.
Dpcm Christmas, moving between regions and municipalities during the holidays: here are the rules
The travel ban
The first impact in Rome will be linked to travel. Within red zones in fact, any movement is prohibited, with the only exceptions recognized for health, work or special needs reasons. Mobility could only be guaranteed for the purchase of basic necessities, that is, food, but also bookstores, perfumeries, barbers or hairdressers.
Not only that: in the case of the red zone, no resident of Lazio will be able to cross the borders of the region, much less reach the second box, even if they are within the region, but in municipalities other than the one of residence.
Bars, restaurants and shops
With the red zone, Rome will also have to prepare for an almost widespread closure of business activities. Bars and restaurants can be open from 5 am to 10 pm just to go, while it will be forbidden to consume inside or even outside the premises.
Even more drastic will be the rules for stores, which must remain closed except for supermarkets and retailers of food or basic necessities. With this hypothesis, kiosks, laundries, pharmacies, parapharmacies, opticians and gas stations will also remain open.
Away from family and friends, masks at home.
Shared dinner will not be possible. The Romans, if in fact they are called to lock themselves in their houses, they will not be able to meet neither with friends nor with relatives. Also in this case, some exceptions to the rule are recognized: an exception will be granted in the case of family members or friends who are not self-sufficient, separated parents who must take in minor children, parents who accompany the children to their grandparents.
In any case, a mask is recommended at home even with relatives. “Indoor gatherings, even the smallest ones, can be particularly risky due to groups of people, young and old, from different families. Meetings should be held outdoors if possible, and attendees should wear masks and keep the spacing. Indoors, it is essential to limit the size of the group and ensure good ventilation to reduce the risk of exposure, “recommend WHO experts in Europe.
Christmas mass
Faced with this new absolute grip, it remains Mass of Christmas: in fact you will be allowed to go to church. Giving up exchanging the peace sign.
