22/04/2021 Decree establishes up to four people for permitted visits. ; 10/01/2022 Parties organized to celebrate weddings and other civil or religious ceremonies; can be attended by participants with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age) in White; Yellow and Orange areas. Parties and ceremonies involving outdoor gatherings are forbidden.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sporting events are open to the public; with a maximum capacity of 75% outdoors and 60% indoors. Seating must ensure a distance of at least of 1 metre between non-cohabiting spectators. People over 12 years old can attend events provided they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification (super green pass). Gyms; swimming pools; swimming centres are open; everyone over 12 years of age must show a digital COVID-19 green certificate at the entrance.; 01/04/2022: outdoor exercise is free from pass requirements; and 100% capacity is allowed.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sporting events are open to the public; with a maximum capacity of 75% outdoors and 60% indoors. Seating must ensure a distance of at least of 1 metre between non-cohabiting spectators. People over 12 years old can attend events provided they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification (super green pass). Gyms; swimming pools; swimming centres are open; everyone over 12 years of age must show a digital COVID-19 green certificate at the entrance.; 01/04/2022: outdoor exercise is free from pass requirements; and 100% capacity is allowed.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sporting events are open to the public; with a maximum capacity of 50% outdoors and 35% indoors. Seating must ensure a distance of at least of 1 metre between non-cohabiting spectators. Gyms; swimming pools; swimming centres are open; everyone over 12 years of age must show a digital COVID-19 green certificate at the entrance.; 01/04/2022: outdoor exercise is free from pass requirements; and 100% capacity is allowed.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted. People over 12 years old can attend events provided they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sporting events are open to the public; with a maximum capacity of 50% outdoors and 35% indoors. Seating must ensure a distance of at least of 1 metre between non-cohabiting spectators. Gyms; swimming pools; swimming centres are open; everyone over 12 years of age must show a digital COVID-19 green certificate at the entrance. People over 12 years old can attend events provided they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification.; 01/04/2022: outdoor exercise is free from pass requirements; and 100% capacity is allowed.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sitting at tables is always allowed. There is no limit to the number of people who may sit at the same outdoor table. People over 12 years of age may eat and drink at table indoors only if they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification (super green pass). No more than 4 non-cohabiting people can sit at the same table; there are no limits to the number of people for 2 families who decide to dine together at the same table.; 01/04/2022: COVID pass requirements only for indoor dining and no more table restrictions.; 1/05/2022: COVID vaccination or recovery (Super Green pass) certification requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sitting at tables is always allowed. There is no limit to the number of people who may sit at the same outdoor table. People over 12 years of age may eat and drink at table indoors only if they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification. No more than 4 non-cohabiting people can sit at the same table; there are no limits to the number of people for 2 families who decide to dine together at the same table.; 01/04/2022: COVID pass requirements only for indoor dining and no more table restrictions.; 1/05/2022: COVID vaccination or recovery certification (Super Green pass) requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sitting at tables is always allowed. There is no limit to the number of people who may sit at the same outdoor table. People over 12 years of age may eat and drink at table indoors only if they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification. No more than 4 non-cohabiting people can sit at the same table; there are no limits to the number of people for 2 families who decide to dine together at the same table.; 01/04/2022: COVID pass requirements only for indoor dining and no more table restrictions.; 1/05/2022: COVID vaccination or recovery (Super Green pass) certification requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sitting at tables is always allowed. There is no limit to the number of people who may sit at the same outdoor table. People over 12 years of age may eat and drink at table indoors only if they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification (super green pass). No more than 4 non-cohabiting people can sit at the same table; there are no limits to the number of people for 2 families who decide to dine together at the same table.; 01/04/2022: COVID pass requirements only for indoor dining and no more table restrictions.; 1/05/2022: COVID vaccination or recovery certification (Super Green pass) requirements lifted.

Entrance in public events; cultural centres; sports events and competitions; recreational activities; limited to indoor activities; as well as themed parks; casinos/gaming; and betting rooms will be allowed only with the provision of a COVID-19 Green Certificate.; 25/12/2021 All events indoor and outdoor events; as well as activities that take place in dance halls; discos and clubs are cancelled.; 10/01/2022 Access to shows open to the public in theatrical and concert halls; cinemas; thematic parks; game rooms; betting rooms; casinos and premises of entertainment with capacity at 100% in White; Yellow and Orange areas is allowed only to those with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age). Concerts and similar events that involve outdoor gatherings are prohibited. Access to exhibitions; museums; and other places of culture (including archives and libraries) is allowed only to those with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age). The consumption of food is prohibited at all events.; 11/2/2022 Dance halls; discos; and similar clubs are open in white; yellow; and orange zones. Access is allowed only to those with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered) in indoor events and with a Basic Green Pass in outdoor events.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

For a period of 15 days; the measures for the so called 'yellow zone' are implemented. Sporting events are open to the public; with a maximum capacity of 75% outdoors and 60% indoors. Seating must ensure a distance of at least of 1 metre between non-cohabiting spectators. People over 12 years old can attend events provided they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification (super green pass). Gyms; swimming pools; swimming centres are open; everyone over 12 years of age must show a digital COVID-19 green certificate at the entrance.; 01/04/2022: outdoor exercise is free from pass requirements.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

09/10/2021 Sicily passes in the yellow zone; Sitting at tables is always allowed. There is no limit to the number of people who may sit at the same outdoor table. People over 12 years of age may eat and drink at table indoors only if they have COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification. No more than 4 non-cohabiting people can sit at the same table; there are no limits to the number of people for 2 families who decide to dine together at the same table.; 01/05/2022: green pass requirements are lifted.

22/04/2021 Decree establishes new rules for public gatherings and events. Indoor events allowed for up to 500 people in yellow regions. Not allowed in orange/red regions.; 06/08/2021 In white areas; indoor places where events are held with over 2500 spectators; the max. allowed capacity cannot be greater than 35%.; 31/03/2022: the four-tier colour system of the regions is no longer in force; however covid certificates or 'Green Pass' still apply for events.; 01/05/2022: no green pass requirements.

Entrance is only allowed to those providing a COVID-19 Green Certificate. ; 10/01/2022 Outdoors and indoors sports in gyms; swimming pools; and sports centers and the access to changing rooms are allowed only to vaccinated or recovered individuals. Access to sports competitions in stadiums and arenas in White; Yellow and Orange areas is allowed in a capacity of 35% indoors and 50% outdoors; and participants should have a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age). It is mandatory to wear an FFP2 mask. It is forbidden to eat or drink indoors.; 01/04/2022: outdoor exercise is free from pass requirements; and 100% capacity indoors and outdoors.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

Catering services provided by any establishment for consumption at the table indoors is only allowed to those providing a COVID-19 Green Certificate. ; 10/01/2022: Food and drink consumption in bars and restaurants is allowed only to those with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age) in white; yellow and orange areas.; 01/04/2022: COVID pass requirements only for indoor dining.; 1/05/2022:Super Green Pass requirements lifted.

22/04/2021 Decree establishes up to four people for permitted visits. ; 10/01/2022 Parties organized to celebrate weddings and other civil or religious ceremonies; can be attended by participants with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age) in White; Yellow and Orange areas. Parties and ceremonies involving outdoor gatherings are forbidden.; 01/05/2022: all requirements lifted.

Visits are limited to the decision of the local care home. ; 30/12/2021 Access of visitors to residential and social welfare facilities; as well as to health and social care and hospice; is allowed only to those with a Super Green Pass (vaccinated or recovered; excluding persons under 12 years of age); who have also either got vaccinated with the booster dose or provide a negative outcome of the rapid or molecular antigen test; performed within 48 hours prior to access.

22/04/2021 Decree establishes new guidelines for restaurants and cafes. in Yellow region; operation allowed until 22:00 but only in outdoor seating area. Region is in red/orange zone; restaurants remain closed. ; 10/05/2021 MoH declares region still in Orange zone; bars and restaurants remain closed and can operate only for take away. ; 17/05/2021 MoH declares region in yellow zone; restaurants allowed to re-open.

22/04/2021 Decree establishes new guidelines for restaurants and cafes. in Yellow region; operation allowed until 22:00 but only in outdoor seating area. ; 24/05/2021 restaurants allowed to stay open along until hour of curfew. ; 01/06/2021 Restaurants allowed to operate with both indoor and outdoor seating. Open until hour of curfew. ; 12/07/2021 Bars; restaurants and other catering activities are open without time limits from 21/6/2021 when the curfew was lifted (all regions in white category).

Use of masks also required outside from 18:00 to 06:00 where physical distancing cannot be guaranteed. ; 07/09 Decree extends requirement until 30/09. ; 08/10 Decree extends requirements to all public spaces (closed and open) and regardless of physical distancing. Exemptions: Members from the same households when in close contact; when practicing sports outdoors; children under the age of 6; people with disabilities that cannot wear a mask. ; 13/10 Decree extends use of masks in all public spaces; regardless of physical distancing; until 13/11. ; 03/12/2020 Decree extends requirement until 15/01/2021. ; 15/01/2021 Decree extends requirements until 05/03/2021. ; 06/03/2021 Decree extends requirement until 06/04/2021.; 27/06/2021 MoH announces use of masks required only indoors.

As of 27/03/2021 Entertainment venues are closed on Orange and Red zones. Allowed to open in yellow zone. Region is in Orange or Red zone; entertainment venues remain close. ; 22/04/2021 Decree establishes opening of entertainment measures in yellow zone regions. ; 10/05/2021 MoH declares region still in Orange zone; entertainment venues remain closed. ; 24/05/2021 MoH declares region in yellow zone.

As of 27/03/2021 Entertainment venues are closed on Orange and Red zones. Allowed to open in yellow zone. Region is in Orange or Red zone; entertainment venues remain close. ; 22/04/2021 Decree establishes opening of entertainment measures in yellow zone regions. ; 10/05/2021 MoH declares region still in Orange zone; entertainment venues remain closed. ; 17/05/2021 MoH declares region in yellow zone.

22/04/2021 Decree establishes new guidelines for restaurants and cafes. in Yellow region; operation allowed until 22:00 but only in outdoor seating area. Region is in red/orange zone; restaurants remain closed. ; 10/05/2021 MoH declares region still in Orange zone; bars and restaurants remain closed and can operate only for take away. ; 24/05/2021 MoH declares region in yellow zone; restaurants allowed to re-open.

22/04/2021 Decree establishes new guidelines for restaurants and cafes. in Yellow region; operation allowed until 22:00 but only in outdoor seating area. Region is in red/orange zone; restaurants remain closed. ; 10/05/2021 MoH declares region still in Orange zone; bars and restaurants remain closed and can operate only for take away. ; 17/05/2021 MoH declares region in yellow zone; restaurants allowed to re-open.

29/01/2021 MoH delcares region in orange zone due to the epidemiological situation. Restaurants and cafes are required to remain closed. ; 22/02/2021 MoH declares region still in organge zone; restaurant and cafes remain close. ; 08/03/201 MoH Declares Region in red/orange zone; restaurants and cafes remain close. ;15/03/2021 Region remains in red/orange zone; restaurants remain close. ; 06/04/2021 Region remains in red/orange zone; restaurants remain close. ; 22/04/2021 Decree establishes new guidelines for restaurants and cafes. in Yellow region; operation allowed until 22:00 but only in outdoor seating area.

25/10 Decree requires closure of gyms; pools; and sports centres until 24 November. Amateur contact sports are also prohibited. ; 03/11 Decree extends measure to 05/12. ; 03/12/2020 Decree extends closure (including skiing resorts) until 15/01/2021. ; 14/01/2021 extends measure until 05/03/2021. ; 06/03/2021 Decree extends closure of all sports centres; gyms; and ski resorts until 06/04/2021. ; 22/04/2021 Decree establishes gradual re-opening of gyms and sports centres. Partial re-opening for open-door pools and professional activities 15/05/2021. Full opening of gyms to follow 01/06/2021.

03/11 Decree introduces complete closure of public spaces and a ban on all public events until 03/12. ; 04/12/2020 Decree extends ban until 15/01/2021. ; 14/01/2021 Decree extends ban until 05/03/2021. ; 05/03/2021 Decree extends ban until 27/03/2021. From 27/03/2021; entertainment venues are allowed to open in regions in yellow zone. Remain closed in Orange and Red Zone. ; 01/04/2021 Decree moves opening to 30/04/2021. ; 22/04/2021 Decree establishes opening for yellow zones of entertainment venues. max capacity of 1000 guests for outside events; and 500 guests for indoor events.

18/12/2020 Decree establishes special conditions for holiday period. Closure of restaurants and bars between 24/12/2020 and 06/01/2021. Partial opening; of restaurants between 05:00 and 18:00 until 15/01/2021. ; 22/02/2021 Restaurants nation wide remain open between 05:00 and 18:00 until further notice. Specific regions in red/orange zone must keep restaurants closed. Regions in yellow zone allowed to keep restaurants open between 05:00 and 18:00. ; 06/03/2021 Decree extends restriction until 06/04/2021. ; 01/04/2021 Temporarily disables yellow zone; all regions are required to keep restaurants closed.

25/10 Decree requires closure of entertainment venues; cinemas; and theaters until 24 November. Museums exempted from closure. ; 03/11 Decree extends closure until 03/12. ; 03/12/2020 Decree extends closure until 15/01/2021. ; 14/01/2021 extends closure until 05/03/2021. ; 06/03/2021 Decree extends closure until 27/03/2021. From then; entertainment measures to open according to epidemiological situation in each region.

11/06 Decree allows for outside events for up to 1000 people. ; 14/07 Decree gives autonomy to Regions; to their own responsibility; to open clubs and allow public events according to their epidemiological situation. ; 07/08 Ministerial Decree leaves Regional autonomy to authorize larger gatherings according to epidemiological situation. Same guidelines apply for sporting events. ; 16/08 Ministerial Order forces closure of all clubs; regardless the region's epidemiological situation.

07/08 Decree announces guidelines for re-opening indoor events; with maximum capacity of 200 people. Same guidelines for sporting events. ; 16/08 Decree limits these gatherings to concerts and live events only; with no dancing allowed and special registration requirements. ; 08/10 Decree maintains limitation of 200 people for indoor events. ; 13/10 Decree maintains limitation of 200 people for indoor events; and prohibits parties. ; 03/11 Decree announces closure of all indoor gatherings until 03/12.

Medium-large events allowed outside. Tenative re-opening of outside events on 14/07. ; 14/07 Decree pushes back re-opening to 30/07; 07/08 Decree announces new guidelines for outside gatherings for up to 1000 people. Same guidelines for sporting events. 16/08 Miniserial Decree limits these gatherings to concerts and live events only; with no dancing allowed and special registration requirements. ; 8/10 Decree maintains limitations to 1000 people for outdoor events. ; 13/10 Decree maintains limitations to 1000 people of outdoor events until 13/11.; 03/11 Decree cancels any public gathering of any kind until 03/12.

09/03 Decree requires the closure of skiing; well-being; pools and gyms closed. Outdoor sport activities allowed will be allowed from 15/05. Indoor 25/05; with restrictions on number of people and necessary physical distancing. ; Starting from 20/09; Serie A soccer matches will allow up to 1000 spectators. This will be valid for games up until 07/10.; 24/10 Decree requires complete closure of all sport centers and gyms.

Non-essential shops closure: Partially closed

Restrictive measures mandatory between 05 November 2020 to 03 December 2020

On 3rd November 2020 a new Decree introduced further measures to contain the ongoing second wave of infection by Covid 19. The national measures introduced are valid from 5 November until 3 December and establish three ‘zones’ in Italy, based on contagion rates: Red (high risk) – Orange (intermediate risk) – Yellow (low risk). Non-essential shops are closed in areas with highest contagion rates; as are bars and restaurants albeit with the possibility of offering a take-away service until 22.00 or a delivery service. On 24 October a new Decree introduced further measures to contain the ongoing second wave of infection by Covid 19. The new rules adopted at national level foresee the following: - Obligation for all premises open to the public and for businesses to display a sign at the entrance with the maximum number of people admitted at the same time, on the basis of current protocols and guidelines. - Bar, restaurants, ice-cream and pastry shops are open only from 5:00 until 18:00; home delivery in compliance with health and hygiene regulations and take-away until 24:00 is permitted; these rules do not apply to service areas and refuelling exercises of motorways, hospitals and airports, which are always oblged to enforce the interpersonal distance of 1 metre. - Suspended all performances open to the public in theatres, concert halls, cinemas and other spaces, also outdoors. - The activities of gyms, swimming pools, wellness and spa centres were suspended, with the exception of those that fall within the essential levels of care. Basic sports activities and motor activities in public and private clubs are permitted in compliance with the spacing rules. - The activities that take place in dance halls, discos and similar premises also in the open air remain suspended, even in the case of civil and religious celebrations. - Activities of amusement arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls and casino remain suspended. On 18 October a new Decree introduced further measures to contain the ongoing second wave of infection by Covid 19. The new decree foresees that the activities of catering services - bars, pubs, restaurants, ice-cream and pastry shops - are allowed from 5 a.m. until midnight with consumption at the table, and with a maximum of six people per table, and until 6 p.m. without consumption at the table. The restaurant must display a sign at the entrance of the restaurant with the maximum number of people admitted at the same time. On 13 October 2020 a new Decree was published by the national Government, with new rules valid as of 14 October until 13 November 2020. Catering activities (e.g. restaurants, pubs/bars, ice-cream/pastry shops,...) are open only until 24:00 for customers sitting at the tables and only until 21:00 for standing customers. All retails shops are obliged to guarantee the social distance of 1 m among customers. Activities that take place in dance halls, discos and clubs are suspended, outdoors or indoors. On 7 October 2020 the ongoing measures to contain Covid19 spreading were extended until 15 October and the declaration of national emergency conditions was extended until 31 January 2021. UPDATE September: on 7 September a new Decree of the President of Council of Ministers was issued, which extended the ongoing contagion containment measures until 7 October 2020. UPDATE August: on 7 August a new Decree of the President of Council of Ministers was issued, which extended the ongoing contagion containment measures until 7 September 2020. All activities are open and allowed, as long as the contagion containment measures are respected, such as wearing face masks in indoor public places/public transport and in any other situation in which the minimum distance of 1m cannot among individuals be respected. As of 1st September, minor sports events can take place in the presence of public: maximum 1000 spectators for outdoor events and 200 spectators for indoor ones. Public demonstrations are allowed as long as they are static. Teather shows, music concerts, cinemas, ...are allowed to perform their activities as provided that the thresholds of max 1000 people and 200 people are respected for, respectively, outdoor and indoor events. Discos, dancing rooms and similar places, both indoor and outdoor, remain closed. As of 1st September, congresses and fairs may take place, with appropriate contagion precautions. Religious gatherings are disciplined by specific guidelines attached to the national Decree of the 7 of August 2020. Cultural places, such as museums, can operate respecting the contagion prevention measures. Cruises can start again as of 15 August, respecting dedicated guidelines for contagion control. UPDATE June: from June 15 summer centers for children, games rooms, betting rooms, bingo halls, as well as SPAs, cultural and social centers opened again. Performances open to the public, theaters, concert halls, cinemas and other spaces are also resumed but with some cautions/precautions. All activities that take place in dance halls, discos, and similar venues -both outdoors and indoors- are still suspended. UPDATE 18 May 2020: as of 18 May all shops can open again, provided that they respect the social distancing measures foreseen. Museums can open again, religious rituals are allowed and also static public demonstrations. In all cases, specific social distancing measures are to be respected (e.g. minimum 1 m distance among individuals). As of the 20th of May, driving tests for driving licences will start again. Gym, training centres, SPAs will stay closed until 25 May 2020, when they may be opened again, provided that the epidemiological situation will not become worst. Social and cultural meeting centres are still closed. With national act (DPCM) of 26 April 2020, the following is decided: - all services in the sector of banking, financial, insurance and agricultural, animal husbandry, agri-food processing and related services and supply chains remain open - newsstands, tobacconists, pharmacies, parapharmacies remain open - all retail business activities continue to be compulsorily closed with the only exception of those selling groceries and essentials (a specific list is available in annex 1 of the national act) - all street markets are forbidden with the expection of those selling food - all restaurants, cafes, ice-cream shops, confectioneries remain closed with exception of cafeterias and caterings within working places; home delivery catering continue to be allowed - all activities that provide services to the person (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, beauticians) remain closed (expections are listed in a dedicated annex) - all training centres, swimming pools, thermal centres, SPAs continue to be compulsorily closed - all cultural centres, social centres and leisure centres continue to be compulsorily closed - public transportation means services are regulated by the Regional Authorities so as to guarantee the minimum risk of contagion - all industrial and commercial PRODUCTION activities continue to be suspended (since 21 March 2020) with the exception of those considered essential and providing public utility services. Those suspended may continue in agile mode. - Semi-residential centres for people with disabilities can be reopened according to specific territorial plans of the Regions. Act "DPCM 10 April 2020": as of 14 April 2020 some shops, which were closed until now, will be allowed to open again (bookstores, stationers and baby and children's clothing stores). Forestry activities, the wood industry and computer production are also allowed to restart thier activities. However, some Italian regions decided not to implement this new opening permissions.

Events stop: Partially banned

Restrictive measures mandatory between 05 November 2020 to 03 December 2020

On 3rd November 2020 a new Decree introduced further measures to contain the ongoing second wave of infection by Covid 19. The national measures introduced are valid from 5 November until 3 December and establish three ‘zones’ in Italy, based on contagion rates: Red (high risk) – Orange (intermediate risk) – Yellow (low risk). For red regions, sport events and activities are suspended and only non-contact individual exercising is permitted in the vicinity of the home residence. Museums, theatres and exhibitions are closed and public transport can operate at a 50% seat capacity per vehicle. On 24 October a new Decree introduced further measures to contain the ongoing second wave of infection by Covid 19. The new rules adopted at national level foresee the following: - The sporting events and competitions of any order or discipline, carried out in public places, are suspended with the exception of those of competitive athletes of individual sports or of team, recognized by the CONI and CIP, inside systems used with closed doors, in compliance with the protocols issued by the respective Sports Federations. - The performance of contact sports is forbidden, without prejudice to the recognised competitions of national interest. - Suspended amateur sports activities of base, schools and training activities of start-up related to contact sports, as well as all races, competitions and activities related to contact sports having character recreational/amateur. - Festivals, fairs and exhibitions and similar are prohibited. - Conferences, congresses are suspended, with the exception of those that take place at a distance. Modality strongly recommended also for private meeting. - Competition procedures suspended, public and private, with the exception of cases in which the evaluation of candidates exclusively occurs on a curricular and/or telematic basis. Excluded from the suspension are those for the health care staff and for that of the civil protection. On 18 October a new Decree introduced further measures to contain the ongoing second wave of infection by Covid 19. The decree provides that contact sports may only be carried out for individual and team sports recognised as being of national or regional interest. Basic amateur sports, schools and introductory training activities related to contact sports are allowed only in individual form and there is no green light for competitions and competitions. All competitions, contests and activities related to contact sports of a recreational-amateur nature are suspended. Gyms and swimming pools were given a week to comply with safety protocols. Then decisions will be made on closures for those who do not comply with the protocols. Within public administrations, meetings are held remotely, unless there are justified reasons. The decree recommends "strongly" that private meetings should also be held remotely. On 13 October 2020 a new Decree was published by the national Government, with new rules valid as of 14 October until 13 November 2020. Only static public demonstrations are allowed, provided that the social distance of 1 m among individuals is respected. Cinemas, theaters, concert halls can operate only if they pre-assign distanced seats and with maximum number of people equal to 200 for indoor events and 1000 for outdoor ones. All gathering and parties are not allowed, indoor and outdoor. Only exceptions are for civil and religious ceremonies, with a maximum number of participants of 30 people. All contact sports for amateurs are suspended, only contact sports activities organized by sport clubs and/or for professionels are allowed. Public for football competitions in the stadiums is allowed up to 15% capacity of the facility and, in any case, never gathering more than 1000 spectators outdoor and 200 indoor (while respecting the social distance of 1 m and measuring the temperature at the entrance). On 7 October 2020 the ongoing measures to contain Covid19 spreading were extended until 15 October and the declaration of national emergency conditions was extended until 31 January 2021. UPDATE September: on 7 September a new Decree of the President of Council of Ministers was issued, which extended the ongoing contagion containment measures until 7 October 2020. UPDATE August: on 7 August a new Decree of the President of Council of Ministers was issued, which extended the ongoing contagion containment measures until 7 September 2020. All activities are open and allowed, as long as the contagion containment measures are respected, such as wearing face masks in indoor public places/public transport and in any other situation in which the minimum distance of 1m cannot among individuals be respected. As of 1st September, minor sports events can take place in the presence of public: maximum 1000 spectators for outdoor events and 200 spectators for indoor ones. Public demonstrations are allowed as long as they are static. Teather shows, music concerts, cinemas, ...are allowed to perform their activities as provided that the thresholds of max 1000 people and 200 people are respected for, respectively, outdoor and indoor events. Discos, dancing rooms and similar places, both indoor and outdoor, remain closed. As of 1st September, congresses and fairs may take place, with appropriate contagion precautions. Religious gatherings are disciplined by specific guidelines attached to the national Decree of the 7 of August 2020. Cultural places, such as museums, can operate respecting the contagion prevention measures. UPDATE June: as of 15 June performances open to the public, theaters, concert halls, cinemas and other spaces -also outdoors- are resumed but with some cautions/precautions. All activities that take place in dance halls, discotheques and similar places both outdoors and indoors remain suspended. From 12 June, sporting events and competitions resumed, behind closed doors or outdoor, without the presence of the public in compliance with the safety protocols issued by the respective sports federations. As of 25 June 2020, contact sports may also take place in the Regions and Autonomous Provinces which, in agreement with the Ministry of Health and the delegated government authority for sport, have previously verified the compatibility of the above activities with the epidemiological situation in their respective territories. UPDATE 18 May 2020: as of 18 May museums can open again, religious rituals are allowed and also static public demonstrations. In all cases, specific social distancing measures are to be respected (e.g. minimum 1 m distance among individuals). As of the 15 of June, cinemas and theaters can open again, provided that they respect precise rules (e.g. pre-assigned and spaced seats respecting the interpersonal distance of at least one meter for both staff and spectators). With the national Act (DPCM) of 26 April 2020, all events and shows which forsee a public (e.g. cinemas, theaters, pubs, dancing schools, discos...)are still banned, included private partyies in private areas. No recreational activities (e.g. parties, exhibitions, ...) or sports events (e.g competitions) are allowed, either indoor or outdoor, nor in private or public areas. Athtlets training sessions are allowed only for those who are recognized as "national interest athlets" by the national sport authorities, to train for Olympic games and the national and international future competitions. Opening of religious places of worship (e.g. churces) are allowed only if minimum distance among individuals is ensured and facial-maks are weared. No religious ceremonies are allowed, with the only exception of funerals, which can be celebrated with a maximum of 15 participants and outdoor whenever possible. All cultural places (e.g. museums) are still compulsory closed. The access of visitors/escorts to long-term care facilities, hospitals, emergency rooms, elderly people's residences or residences for those who are not self-sufficient is restricted in accordance with the provisions of the facility in question, aimed at minimising contagion from Covid-19. Analogous situation is adopted for limiting the access of visitors to penitentiaries.