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Dear Members,
We hope that you are all well. FAO has issued the following information regarding the the change/ loosening of Covid restrictions in Italy as of Monday 26th April:


The host government has issued a new legislative decree on 22 April, which provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.

It sets out the following measures:

  *   Measures that are always required:

     *   Masks: It is mandatory to have a mask on one's person at all times, to be worn in public both in enclosed areas and outdoors, except in cases where social distancing is continuously guaranteed. Exceptions to this requirement apply for children under the age of 6 and for persons with medical conditions incompatible with the use of a mask. Masks also do not need to be worn when engaging in physical activity or while consuming food or beverages. The use of masks is strongly recommended in one's own residence in the presence of visitors.
     *   Social distancing continues to be required; 1 meter interpersonal distance at all times!
     *   Wash your hands frequently.
     *   Curfew: Between 22:00-5:00, exclusively persons with valid work, health or other urgent reasons may be out. Such persons will need to be prepared to justify their outing through a self-certification form.

  *   Domestic travel from 26 April:

     *   Travel between regions classified as Yellow or White Zones will be allowed;
     *   To travel between Orange and Red regions, persons will need a vaccine pass, also known as Certificazione Verde or Green Certificate. A Green certificate is required for such travel for anybody over the age of 2. Persons traveling between Orange/Red regions for work, health, or other urgent reasons are exempt from this requirement and need only present a self-certification form declaring their motive for travel.

  *   Certificazione Verde or Green Certificate:

     *   The following persons may be granted a Green Certificate:

        *   those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (valid for 6 months);
        *   those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (valid for 6 months);
        *   those who have a negative COVID-19 test (rapid antigen or molecular) from the past 48 hours;
        *   Again, infants under the age of 2 are exempt from having to undergo a COVID-19 test and thus do not need a Green Certificate to travel.

     *   Green Certificates are issued by:

        *   the facility that gave you your vaccine;
        *   the facility where you were hospitalized for COVID-19 or your GP;
        *   the facility that administered your COVID-19 test (including pharmacies).

     *   Vaccine passes granted within the EU are also valid in Italy.

  *   Visiting friends and family between 1 May - 15 June:

     *   In Yellow Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same region, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
     *   In Orange Zones, it is possible to visit one other private residence within the same city, no more than once a day. Curfew must continue to be respected. A maximum of four persons may make such journeys (regardless of whether they live together or not), plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

  *   Schools and Universities from 26 April:

     *   Secondary schools/high schools: in Red Zones, in-person teaching activities are to be guaranteed for 50-75% of the student body; in Orange and Yellow Zones, for 70-100%.
     *   Universities: In Yellow and Orange Zones, teaching activities are preferably to be held in-person. In Red Zones, in-person teaching should be prioritized for first year students.

  *   The following measures will be applicable to Yellow Zones:

     *   Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops):

        *   From 26 April, food service activities with outdoor table service are allowed both at lunch and dinner, within curfew. Foodservice activities of hotels may continue without restrictions for overnight guests.
        *   From 1 June, food service activities with table service will be allowed indoors between 5:00-18:00.

     *   Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls may reopen from 26 April with assigned seating at 50% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
     *   Spectator sports: From 1 June, sports competitions recognized at the national level may admit audiences up to 25% of capacity. In any case, there may be a maximum of 500 spectators for indoor venues and 1000 spectators for outdoor venues.
     *   Gyms, pools, and contact sports:

        *   From 26 April sports activities of any type, including contact sports, are allowed exclusively outdoors;
        *   From 15 May outdoor swimming pools may reopen;
        *   From 1 June gyms may reopen.

     *   Conferences and trade shows/exhibitions:

        *   From 15 June trade shows/exhibitions are allowed to take place;
        *   From 1 July conferences and conventions are allowed to take place.

     *   Spas and amusement parks may reopen from 1 July.

  *   The measures applicable to Orange and Red Zones in the past continue to apply.


The Italian government will review the epidemiological situation every two weeks and may issue amendments to measures. If cases continue along a downward trend, restrictions may be further loosened.

Stay Safe and well,

Regards,


FFOA Secretariat


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