Dear Members, Please be informed that, according to the latest classification into different color zones, the Lazio region will be a Red Zone as of Monday 15 March 2021. This decision has been taken based on the latest decree issued by the host government (attached), which will be in effect from Monday, 15 March - 6 April 2021. Red Zones: Zones classified as having the highest level of risk are Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Lombardia, Marche, Molise, Piemonte, Puglia, Veneto, and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Alto Adige. These regions have Yellow Zone measures in place in addition to the below measures: * Leaving one's municipality is not allowed and all movements are prohibited to/from and within these zones, except for work, health, or other urgent reasons. It is NOT possible to visit one other private residence. However, passing through red zones to reach one's legal residence is allowed. * Visiting other people is allowed ONLY on 3, 4 and 5 April 2021 (Easter holiday): persons are allowed 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 two persons may make such journeys, plus any children in their household under the age of 14 or any other persons who are unable to care for themselves. However, it is strongly recommended that visitors are not received in private residences, except for work or emergencies * Outdoor exercise: may be carried out on an individual basis in the vicinity of one's home, respecting an interpersonal distance of at least 1 meter. Persons not engaging in sports activities must wear a mask. All sports centers and clubs are closed. * Schools: Nurseries/ kindergartens are suspended and all other grades and levels must switch to distance learning arrangements. * Commercial activities are suspended with the exception of essential services, including: businesses selling foodstuffs, places selling computers or telecommunications equipment, gas stations, hardware stores, places selling toiletries, bookstores, sports equipment stores, baby clothes stores, pet supply stores, newsstands, tobacco shops, and pharmacies. * Markets are closed with the exception of stands exclusively selling foodstuffs or plants. * Foodservice activities (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlors, and pastry shops) are suspended. However, delivery continues to be allowed at all times and takeaway until 22:00; the exception, as listed above, is that takeaway is not allowed past 18:00 for cafes without kitchens or bars/pubs. Foodservice activities at rest stops along highways, in hospitals, and in airports may continue. * Services to individuals are suspended, with the exception of laundromats, dry-cleaners, and funeral services. When moving outside ones home, one needs to have a self-declaration form indicating the purpose of travel as was the case last March. The self-declaration form is the same as that used earlier. If you do not have one then the police will give you one to complete if you are stopped. Keep safe and well. Hopefully, things will improve in the coming weeks. Regards, FFOA Secretariat ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the FFOA2engITALY-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.fao.org/scripts/wa-fao.exe?SUBED1=FFOA2engITALY-L&A=1