by In Trieste
The Italian government has approved measures that result in half of the country, including Friuli Venezia Giulia region, entering total lockdown from Monday, 15 March, as coronavirus infections surge.
Along with FVG, the red regions will be the autonomous provinces of Bolzano and Trento, Basilicata, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Lazio, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany and Marche, reports ANSA.
Friuli Venezia Giulia is set to remain in the “red zone” until after Easter, reports il Piccolo, until 5 April.
What are the rules we will all need to follow for next couple of weeks?
Starting 15 March 2021, you should carry a self-certification form with you whenever you leave your residence. This means you will now need to be ready to justify your movement via self-declaration: 1) when traveling outside of your region, 2) when traveling outside of your municipality, and 3) when traveling outside your home/private yard (during curfew and non-curfew hours).
You can download the self-certification form here.
MOVEMENT
Movement outside of your home and yard is prohibited except for work, in-person education, health reasons, necessity (for example, to purchase necessary goods), or return home.
If driving for a permitted reason, individuals may have non-cohabitants in their car, but the driver can be the only person in the front part of the vehicle and no more than two passengers can be in each row of rear seats. Everyone in the car must wear a face covering when there are non-cohabitants in the car.
Shopping for needed items is always a justification for movement. Additionally, you may go to an adjacent municipality to buy a basic necessity simply if a store provides significant economic advantage (e.g., you will save tens of euros).
Curfew/Face Coverings/Distance
Curfew remains from 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. every day. Between these hours, you may only leave your home for proven work needs, situations of necessity, or for health reasons. No change to rules for face coverings or distance.
DINING
– Table service prohibited.
– Restaurants may offer delivery (24/7) and takeaway (until 10 p.m.).
– Bars can offer delivery (24/7) and takeaway (until 6 p.m.).
SHOPPING
All retail stores (small and large), shopping centers, and markets will be closed.
Stores that sell food and basic necessities can remain open. This includes newsstands, tobacconists, pharmacies and para-pharmacies.
Personal services (e.g.: barber, hairdresser) are suspended.
Dry cleaners and laundry facilities can remain open.
SCHOOLS
– All grade levels will utilize remote learning.
– Childcare centers are suspended.
SPORTS & EXERCISE
You are allowed to exercise (e.g., run, jog, etc.) and carry out sport activities individually outdoors in the vicinity of your home.
Individuals engaged in permitted exercise activities must maintain at least a two-meter distance from other persons. You do not need to wear a face covering while exercising.
A parent or caretaker may have a child with them when exercising individually and may access parks with children.
You are also allowed to go on a walk outdoors in the vicinity of your home, but must wear a proper face covering, maintain a one meter distance from non-cohabitants, and should carry a self-declaration stating the reason for movement.
Walking pets is allowed.
LITURGICAL & RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Places of worship remain open; however, each organization must take measures to avoid gatherings and ensure that non-cohabitating individuals and groups can maintain a physical distance of one (1) meter.
You may travel to reach the place of worship for your faith that is nearest your home (this would also include reaching an English speaking place of worship for your faith). Additionally, places of worship can also be reached when moving for proven work needs or necessities, and which are along the route already planned. Travel can be justified by the work need or necessity.
Receptions or celebrations following a religious ceremony, including weddings, confirmations, and baptisms, are prohibited.
