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| Preparing a barber shop in Rome |
ROME - The
Italian government will begin lifting coronavirus limits on Monday, but
tourists will face stringent rules in hotels, restaurants and on beaches.
Although there
are general guidelines for reopening for the entire country, each region can
adopt its own changes depending on the particular situation.
The
national government may decide to close certain areas again at any time if there
is a spike in new coronavirus infections.
Italians
can now walk the streets of their cities, wearing protective masks and gloves,
and beginning Monday, all shops can reopen to the public, with new rules.
Social distancing of at least one meter must continue to be maintained, and
only a designated number of people at a time will be able to enter stores.
Italians
will be able to return to bars, restaurants and beauty salons. Social
distancing rules apply, and waiters and owners will have to wear face masks at
all times.
Italians
can travel within their regions starting Monday, and from region to region and
abroad beginning June 3. Tourists can return starting June 3, as well.
Additionally,
church services will resume, though only a certain number will be allowed to
attend. Churches will be completely sanitized at the end of every day.
Schools,
universities, cinemas and theaters will remain closed for the time being.
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| Gondoliers in Venice practise and wait for tourists to return to the city. |
From VOA News and AP (edited)
