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With the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the Coronavirus, a series of new restrictions are needed in order to contain the infection. According to forecasts, the new Sars-CoV-2 strain could become predominant, which is why it is essential to act in advance to block its impact.
The tightening of the rules and restrictions is therefore one of the possible and viable ways for the Government, which could lead to the return to the yellow zone of the Regions at greater risk of contagion. The obligation to wear an outdoor mask could also return, abolished from 28 June 2021.
The relaxation of the restrictions was determined by the Law Decree of 22 April 2021, n. 52, also known as the Reopening Decree. After the white area, the yellow one is the lowest risk, determined on the basis of the spread of the infection and other parameters.
Yellow zone: the requirements
With the overcoming ofRt index, the Bis reopening decree revises the criteria for the application of colors to the regions. In article 13, it is possible to know all the determining conditions for establishing the yellow zone.
- L’weekly incidence of infections is equal to or greater than 50 and less than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants;
- L’weekly incidence of cases is equal to or greater than 150 and less than 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants if one of the following two conditions occurs: the occupancy rate of hospital beds in the medical area for COVID-19 patients is equal to or less than 30 percent; the ICU bed occupancy rate for COVID-19 patients is 20 percent or less.
Yellow zone: movements
Are allowed movements between Regions and Autonomous Provinces, as long as these are in the white area or in the yellow area. Furthermore, it is possible to move only once a day and with 4 people at a time. The bill does not include minor children and self-sufficient persons.
Yellow zone: curfew and masks
The curfew remains abolished even with the return of the yellow zone, as it is no longer in force since 21 June 2021. Instead, theobligation to wear the mask outdoors, well fitted and not under the nose, to protect others from the risk of contagion. Stopping the use of protective devices is in fact only valid for the white area.
From white area to yellow area: bars, restaurants and shops
In the yellow zone, it is possible to consume both inside and outside the premises, although with restrictions. The number remains fixed at 4 diners, while in the white area there are no limits for outdoor tables, with 6 seats allowed indoors.
For shops, there are no restrictions, except for the rules on spacing and masks, which must be worn on all occasions.
Museums, shows, fairs and ceremonies in the yellow zone
They remain open to the public all performances in theatrical halls, concert halls, cinemas, live-clubs and other venues and open spaces. The seats must be nominative and, moreover, must be able to guarantee the spacing of at least one meter.
The maximum number of spectators it cannot be more than 1000 spectators outdoors and 500 indoors, established for each single room. The protocol also follows fairs, parties and receptions following civil or religious ceremonies, theme and amusement parks, social centers, amusement arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls and casinos.
Yellow zone, what changes for sports and sports competitions
According to the guidelines in force, any outdoor activity is allowed sport activity, including team and contact ones. The outdoor and indoor pools and those inside the gyms are also open. Spas, swimming centers and wellness centers are also accessible. Sports competitions can have the public, according to the same protocol.
