From today no more outdoor masks, if there is no crowd. As established by the ordinance of the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza, throughout Italy, in the white zone, when we are on the street it will no longer be necessary to protect the nose and mouth, it will be enough to keep a safe distance from non-cohabiting people. In the decision – which will be valid until July 31 -, we were preceded by France first and then Spain. In the end, the CTS – scientific technical committee – chose the first date, the alternative was in fact 5 July. This is because the epidemiological framework allowed it. “From June 28th we have overcome the obligation to wear masks outdoors in the white area, but always in compliance with the precautionary indications …
From now no more outdoor masks, if there is no crowd. As established by the ordinance of the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza, throughout Italy, white area, when we are on the street it will no longer be necessary to protect the nose and mouth, just keep a safe distance from non-cohabiting people. In the decision – which will be valid until July 31 -, we were preceded by France first and then Spain.
In the end, the CTS – scientific technical committee – chose the first date, the alternative was in fact 5 July. This is because the epidemiological framework allowed it. “From 28 June we have overcome the obligation to wear masks outdoors in the white area, but always in compliance with the precautionary indications established by the CTS”, the minister recommended via social media. And the discussion broke out on the net, as a research by Ansa and DataMediaHub verified. In online conversations, the topic held ground. # Sanitary dictatorship among the most popular hastags, with a wide range of externalizations about the fact that the masks would be useless. Baseless theory but which has gained some popularity.
WHAT DOES THE ORDER SAY?
The text of Speranza confirms “the obligation throughout the national territory to always have respiratory protective devices with you”, while “the obligation” to wear them “in open spaces ceases, except for situations in which interpersonal distancing cannot be guaranteed or there are gatherings or crowding, for the open spaces of health facilities, as well as in the presence of subjects with known connotations of impaired functionality of the immune system “.
AT THE PARK?
If there are no gatherings, it is possible not to wear the mask. The reasoning does not change for walks in other places that are not crowded.
IN THE OUTDOOR FESTIVALS?
The same rule always applies. Yes to the obligation of a mask in case of gathering.
IN LINE IN FRONT OF OFFICES AND SHOPS?
You need to be protected if you cannot maintain interpersonal distance.
IN SHOPS AND SHOPPING CENTERS?
The mask must be worn in both cases.
IN BARS AND RESTAURANTS?
The rules already in force apply, the protection can only be removed when you are seated at the table to consume. Instead, you have to wear it if you get up, for example to go to the bathroom or checkout.
ON BUS, TRAINS AND PLANES?
It remains mandatory to wear a mask on public transport, train and plane travel. However, it is allowed to stay without at the bus stop. Once on board, however, the obligation is triggered, which remains for the entire duration of the trip. It should be remembered that the capacity on public transport has been increased from 50 to 80%. Even if the Italians have become more and more in the habit of moving by car.
AT THE STATION AND AT THE AIRPORT?
It is mandatory to wear a mask.
AT CINEMA?
Even in cinemas the same rules apply as in other places indoors, the mask must be kept. In summer arenas, in order to be unprotected, a safe distance must be kept.
AT THE BEACH?
It is mandatory to be protected if the bathhouse is crowded and also when you get up to go to the bar. Then remember the rules that must be observed on the beach, with precise distances to be guaranteed. There must be “an area of at least 10 square meters for each umbrella, regardless of how it is set up”. On the other hand, one meter between sun loungers and deck chairs is sufficient.
WHAT IS MEANING BY SAFETY DISTANCE?
The interpersonal distance must be at least one meter. But in the past there was also talk of one meter and eighty to be safe from droplets.
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