Italy plans to open its borders
Italy will open its borders from June 3 with the countries of the European Union and the Schengen area without having to quarantine.
This is how he contemplates the decree approved by the Italian government, in force from this Monday, May 18, and explained by the Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, on Saturday May 16 at a press conference.
This decree also provides the rules for the full reopening of the country's economic activity, mobility between Italian regions from June 3 and the start of phase 3 from May 18.
It is intended like this save tourism and relaunch the country's economy, which today registers 225,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 31,908 deaths.
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In the last 24 hours, Italy has registered 145 deaths from coronavirus and 675 infections, data that continues to confirm the downward trend of the country's epidemiological curve.
Given this trend, a series of measures have been adopted, among which it is expected that as of June 3, travelers arriving in the country will not be required to quarantine and Italians will also be able to travel abroad, taking into account the state measures planned by the other countries and "with compliance with the restrictions derived from the regulation of the European Union and international obligations".
MAY 18: OPENING OF ALL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
As of Monday, May 18, Italy fully reopens economic activities. The obligation to keep at least one meter away is maintained and those with a temperature above 37.5 are required to stay home.
Furthermore, it is anticipated that "The autonomous regions and provinces must have previously verified the compatibility of the activities with the trend of the epidemiological situation in their territories" and they must have "identified protocols or guidelines to reduce risks." These indications may be revised if the epidemic curve changes.
For the elderly and most vulnerable, “An express recommendation is made to all elderly people or people suffering from chronic pathologies or with multimorbidity, or with states of congenital or acquired immunosuppression, to avoid leaving their home or residence except in cases of strict necessity.”
Regarding the use of masks, The decree emphasizes that "it is mandatory throughout the national territory to use respiratory protection in closed places accessible to the public, including means of transport, and in any case on all occasions when it is not possible to continuously guarantee the maintenance of the safety distance.
In the restaurants, the distance between customers, even at tables, must be one meter, which can be reduced if there are dividers. Staff must wear a mask.
As to hairdressers and barbershops , it can only be accessed by appointment and at the entrance they can control the temperature.
In stores up to 40 square meters , only one person can access at the same time and there is a maximum of two dependents. For larger premises, access is regulated according to the available spaces and must be staggered. Clothing should be tried on with gloves.
Before entering shopping malls, customers may be subjected to a temperature measurement. The accesses will be staggered and can only be used by ensuring that a distance of one meter is maintained. It will be necessary to differentiate the entry and exit routes.
As of May 25, gyms will also reopen and the "minimum interpersonal distance between users may not be less than two meters".
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HOTELS AND BEACHES
At the reception of the accommodation there may be physical barriers and reservations must be managed online. In addition, whenever possible, automatic check-in and check-out systems should be set up
At the end of each work shift, the receptionist must clean the surface and the equipment used. Guests must always wear a mask and employees must always wear it when in the presence of clients and in any case in which it is not possible to guarantee the interpersonal distance of at least one meter.
On the beaches, you must ensure a space between the umbrellas to guarantee an area of at least 10 square meters. A minimum distance of 1.5 meters between sun loungers must also be guaranteed and these must be disinfected at each change of person and at the end of the day.
Sports such as rackets, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, as long as the safety distance is maintained. Team sports such as beach volleyball and beach soccer are not allowed.
JUNE 3: REOPENING OF BORDERS
As of June 3, you can "not be subject to any restrictions to travel to and from: the Member States of the European Union; States party to the Schengen Agreement; United Kingdom and Northern Ireland; Andorra, Monaco; Republic of San Marino and Vatican City".