Friuli Venezia Giulia to Remain in the Yellow Zone

by In Trieste

Friuli Venezia Giulia is to remain in the yellow zone for another week starting 1 March, confirms Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza.

Based on a weekly report from the Higher Health Institute (ISS), the order was signed on Friday, 27 February by Italy’s health minister Roberto Speranza, and comes amid increasing concerns about the spread of new variants.

“The epidemiological trend shows a slowdown as regards the over-80s and this demonstrates the first effects of the vaccination campaign” – said ISS president Silvio Brusaferro – “underlining the importance of vaccinations.”

“FVG is to remain in the yellow zone” said president Fedriga during Tagadà talk show, “as we can finally see a reduction in contagion numbers.”

“Our epidemiologists inform me that we have already had the third wave of contagion in our region around 10-12 January, and the second at the beginning of December. I was worried then and that’s why I kept the high schools closed,” added president Fedriga. “However these days as we see the contagion numbers going down, we hope to maintain this positive trend and remain in the yellow zone,” reports ANSA.

But what does yellow zone really mean?

BARS AND RESTAURANTS
Customers can consume food and drink in bars and restaurants from 5 am to 6 pm. Take-away is allowed from 6 pm until 10 pm, and home delivery is not constrained by time limits. Consuming food and drinks in the streets or parks between 6 pm and 5 am is not allowed.

TRAVEL
You can move around in your region from 5 am to 10 pm, with only one visit per day allowed at the home of relatives or friends, for a maximum of two people, however the limit does not apply to children under 14 or to people with disabilities/non self-sufficient. Moving to other regions, unless proven reasons of work, necessity or health, is not allowed.

SCHOOLS
Kindergartens, elementary and middle schools are open, with face-to-face lessons in the classroom. High school students can attend 50 – 75 per cent of their lessons in the classroom, with the rest conducted via distance learning. Universities are permitted to open based on their circumstances.

CULTURE
Museums, archaeological sites and exhibitions can open from Monday to Friday, in compliance with social distancing and other preventive measures. In many cases reservations are required. Theatres and cinemas remain closed.

SPORT
Gyms and swimming pools stay closed but sporting centres are allowed to open. Team sports remain banned but there are no restrictions relating to walking, jogging or cycling.

TRANSPORT
The maximum capacity of local transport is set at 50 per cent.

SHOPPING CENTRES
Shopping malls are closed on weekends, however certain services inside shopping centres – including pharmacies, food shops, tobacconists, newsagents and bookstores – remain open.

CURFEW
Italy’s nationwide curfew remains in place, each night from 22.00 until 05.00.

Always check our region’s website to stay updated on the latest news on zones and restrictions.