Italy extends the state of emergency until 2021!

Italy extends the state of emergency until 2021!

Italy extends the state of emergency until January 31, 2021. On Wednesday, Parliament approved the government’s request, which means that all existing restrictions will be maintained. Italian lawmakers could also adopt new anti-Covid measures.

The Italian Parliament approved by majority vote the extension of the state of emergency until January 31, 2021, at the request of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. The request was approved by 253 votes to five. The opposition did not vote.

The extension of the state of emergency means that all sanitary restrictions imposed by Italy to date remain in force. At the same time, it reconfirms the prime minister’s power to issue decrees without further debate and approval in Parliament. Also during the state of emergency, the Government can continue subsidy programs for business activities affected by the pandemic with both the national budget and European funding.

In parallel, Italy is preparing to impose new anti-Covid measures

Because the country is experiencing a daily increase in coronavirus cases, the new restrictions will focus on individual behavior. Wearing a mask on the street will be mandatory throughout Italy. Failure to comply with the restrictions will be sanctioned with fines of 400 to 1,000 euros, and teleworking will be encouraged and encouraged, but when this is not possible, health security protocols must be strictly observed.

Cinemas, theaters and concert halls will remain open but will not be able to accommodate more than 200 people inside and 1,000 outside.