By In Trieste
New Italian decree effective from 26 October to 24 November, 2020 extends many of the measures regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and gatherings.
The new restrictions, agreed in collaboration with regional authorities, seek to further limit social contacts and gatherings of people, particularly at night.
The newly updated restrictions are below.
GATHERINGS, MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
1. Streets or squares in urban centers may be closed to the public after 9.00 pm; however, people can still access and exit open commercial establishments and private homes.
2. The use of arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls and casinos is suspended.
3. Shows open to the public in theaters, concert halls, cinemas and in other spaces, even outdoors, are suspended.
4. Retail stores can remain open, but customers must stagger entry and people cannot remain in the store longer than required to accomplish their business.
5. Parties indoors and outdoors are prohibited, and this now includes receptions or parties following ceremonies. With regard to having visitors in your private homes, it is strongly recommended not to have non-cohabitants visit your home, except for work needs or situations of necessity and urgency.
6. Festivals and fairs of any kind as well as other similar events are prohibited.
7. It is strongly recommended that you conduct all meetings (including private meetings) remotely, unless the circumstances or nature of the meeting require meeting face-to-face.
8. Gatherings remain prohibited
SCHOOLS
- 1. Kindergartens, elementary and middle schools in Italy will remain open for face-to-face lessons.
2. Italian high schools and univesities are to begin conducting 75% of their activities remotely through digital learning.
3. Smart-working will also be encouraged as much as possible.
SPORTS AND EXERCISES
1. Gyms, swimming pools, spas, and wellness centers are to be closed starting Oct. 26, 2020.
2. Outdoor exercise, jogging, and running are permitted and can be carried out at outdoor facilities, such as the track.
3. Contact sports are prohibited. Additionally, sporting events and competitions of individual and team sports are suspended
DINING AND NIGHT LIFE
1. Restaurants, bars, and other eating/drinking establishments must be closed by 6 pm (can reopen at 5 am).
2. Only four non-cohabitants can sit at a table (more than 4 cohabitants, however, can sit together). Similarly, you cannot eat food or drink in public places after 6 pm.
3. Home delivery and takeaway can continue 24 hours a day, but no eating or drinking on the spot or nearby after 6 pm.
TRAVEL AND MOVEMENT
It is strongly recommended that people not travel by public or private transport except for work, study, health reasons, situations of necessity or to carry out activities or use unsuspended services. Travel between regions was not banned, but we still urge caution if you travel to any regions in Italy listed as red on the map on our Travel page.
For full decree, please visit Italian government’s website.
