Covid-19 update Italy

The latest news Coronavirus in Tuscany

Italy was the first country outside China to face a major corona outbreak. We went into a lockdown for at least 9 weeks in 2020. The restrictions against coronavirus were strict.

Last summer we managed to keep the infection rates relatively low. Unfortunately the end of the coronavirus is still not in sight.

Italy continues to update its coronavirus rules. Here you read some basic information about the current coronavirus situation in Italy.

Latest news 2021:

From Monday April 26 Italy will let restaurants with outdoor seating reopen for lunch and dinner in yellow zones. Tuscany returns to yellow zone.

We look forward to seeing you again soon in Montepulciano.

Alla salute!

 

• The curfew will remain until the end of May when it will be re-evaluated.
• Museums and exhibitions will reopen on April 26 but on reservation basis at weekends.
• Cinemas and theaters will reopen with 50% capacity.
• Restaurants can reopen for lunch and dinner, but only outdoors and in yellow zones.
• All team and contact sports will be allowed.

For more information and updates: The Florentine. The Italian government gives a weekly update in English

Tuscany update

Tuscany has been classified as a red, orange and yellow zone.

• Tuscany returns to yellow zone From April 26

White zone

A new white zone has also been introduced. A region must have fewer than 50 cases 100.000 habitants.

White zones will no have restrictions. Meaning normal life. Now no Italian region will be classified into this zone, but with introducing the white zone means hope for the future.

Maintaining social distancing and wearing a mask remains but bars, restaurants, cinemas, libraries etc. will reopen. There will be no nationwide curfew.

They say that Tuscany will be one of the first regions classified into the white zone. Let’s cross our fingers!

Three colors

Starting from November 6 Italy is divided into three zones: red (high risk), orange (medium risk) and yellow (low risk). The colors are designed by the government and Minister of Health.

The code classification changes frequently in Italy. It depends on the local statistics.

The nationwide curfew is still effective today in Italy.

Social distancing must be continued in the three zones. And it is mandatory to wear a face mask unless you go solo outside for a run or a bike ride. For body and mind it is important to get outside and exercise. With the eased restrictions it is it is the ideal time to do them.

Travellers from and to Italy must fill in a self-declaration form. These documents prove your reasons to travel.

Yellow zone

A yellow zone in Italy is a moderate risk zone. The rules are more relaxed.

The government recommends you to limit movements.

You are not allowed to move between regions only when necessary (work, study or hospital).

No more than two guests can visit the same home. And visiting a private home is allowed only once per day. The place you visit must be in the same region.

Restaurants, bars, gelaterias and pubs are able to operate in weekdays and weekends. The opening hours are 5 AM till 6 PM. Takeaway for restaurants is possible until 10 PM.

Shops are opened on weekdays and weekends. Shopping centers (shopping malls) remain closed on weekends and public holidays.

Hairdressers and beauty salons are open.

Orange zone

The orange zone is a medium high-risk zone. Nationwide measures continues to apply with additional restrictions.

The government recommend to limit movements as much as possible.

Restaurants and bars are closed. Bars provide takeaway service until 6 PM and restaurants provide takeaway service until 10 pm. There is no time limit for home deliveries. Pharmacies and shops that sell essential goods remain open.

Shopping centres (shopping malls) are closed over the weekends and public holidays.

Shops, hairdressers and beauty centers stay open on weekdays and weekends.

Closure of all museums, gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and theaters. Universities, primary and secondary schools are closed.

You may receive up to two guests in your home, on one condition that they live in the same municipality.

Residents are allowed to leave their homes only when it’s for work, necessity and health reasons.

Outside physical activity in the vicinity of your home is allowed (hiking, running and biking).

Red zone

The red zone is the highest risk zone. This means strict rules. People are asked not to move around unless necessary.

It is recommended that you work from home.

The rules last at least for 15 days. Restaurants, bars, gelaterias are closed. Except supermarkets and other food stores. Takeaway until 10 PM is still allowed. Pharmacies and shops that sell essential goods remain open.

Traveling in between regions and cities is prohibited. Moving in your municipality is not allowed, unless it’s for work, study and health reasons. When traveling you must have a signed declaration form proving your reasons to travel.

Closure of all museums, gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and theaters. Universities, primary and secondary schools are closed.

Hairdressers are closed. Beauty centers are closed.

You may only exercise individually in the vicinity of your home.

Up to two persons may visit another person’s home, on the condition that they live in the same region.