The Italian government's unprecedented move: announcing a nationwide travel ban

The Italian Prime Minister has extended the travel restrictions to the entire country to combat the coronavirus. This restriction includes the entire Italian population. No other country in the world has taken such a measure to combat the coronavirus.

The lockdown in Italy is mandatory for all 60 million people in the country. The lockdown was initially planned for northern Italy and the Lombardy region last week. It is now being extended to the entire country. It will be mandatory across Italy from Tuesday, March 10.

The extension of the “red zone” to the entire territory of Italy is a decision announced by the country’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. An unprecedented measure in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Conte said that from Tuesday, March 10, there will be no “red zone” in Italy and that these restrictions will apply to all of Italy. The “red zone” refers to northern Italy and the restrictions on movement in that area.

The Italian Prime Minister has said that there should be no letup in the fight against the coronavirus. He announced in Rome on the evening of March 9 that he would issue a decree restricting movement throughout Italy. As a result, all gatherings in Italy will be banned from Tuesday, March 10.

Conte has said that all Italians must reconsider their behavior and way of life. The Italian Prime Minister has considered such a decision necessary to combat the spread of the coronavirus and has declared it to be in the best interest of the people of the country.

Ban on gatherings

According to the decision of the Italian government, all sporting, cultural and religious ceremonies and events in the country have been canceled, including football competitions in the Italian first division (Serie A).

In addition, museums, cinemas, concert halls and theatres will be closed to visitors. The ski season in South Tyrol has also been declared an early end.

According to the decision of the Italian government, the country's schools and universities, which had been closed since Thursday last week, will remain closed.

While trains and flights have not been canceled in Italy, the government has ordered citizens to leave their homes only if absolutely necessary.

Italy has the second-highest number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus after China. According to the latest figures released by the country's authorities, at least 10,000 people have been infected with the virus in the country, and more than 460 people have died from the disease so far.

It is important to note that travel restrictions in Italy, as well as the closure of educational and recreational centers and institutions, will be valid until April 3rd.

Source: DW