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It is decreed:
Article 1.
Urgent measures to restrict the spread of infection throughout the national territory
1. For the purpose of limiting the spread of COVID-19, persons throughout the national territory
must have respiratory protection equipment with them at all times. This equipment must be worn in
all indoor or enclosed spaces other than private homes and in all outdoor spaces. The only exception
is in cases where the characteristics of a space or existing circumstances guarantee and allow for thecontinual separation of persons who do not normally live together. In any case, existing protocols
and guidelines for economic, productive, administrative and social activities or food and beverage
consumption remain in place. The following individuals are excluded from the aforementioned
obligations:a) persons involved in sports activities;b) children under age six;c) persons with pathologies or disabilities incompatible with the use of a mask or thoseinteracting with them and thus, subject to the same restrictions.
Use of respiratory protection equipment is strongly recommended even within private homes in thepresence of persons who do not normally live there.
2. The interpersonal safety distance of at least one metre must be maintained, subject to the
exceptions previously noted and validated by the Technical and Scientific Committee in Article 2 of
the Ordinance of 3 February 2020, No. 630, issued by the Head of the Civil Protection Department.
3. Streets and city squares in urban centres where the gathering of persons occur may be subject toclosure after 21:00. Exceptions to this include the entrance and exit of persons involved inlegitimately-open businesses within these areas or residents who live there.
4. All natural persons are strongly recommended to avoid moving by public or private transportmeans except for reasons due to work, study, health, absolute necessity or to carry out or gain accessto other unsuspended activities or services.
5. All public premises, locations open to the public, and commercial establishments must display asign at their entrance which indicates the maximum number of persons allowed in at one time asbased on existing protocols and guidelines.
6. Exceptions to the provisions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 may be made exclusively inaccordance with the protocols validated by the Technical-Scientific Committee in Article 2 of theOrdinance of 3 February 2020, No. 630, issued by the Head of the Civil Protection Department.

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7. For the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, standard masks may be used, such as disposable or
washable masks as well as self-made ones. These masks must consist of multilayer materials which
provide an adequate barrier while ensuring comfort and breathability. They must have an appropriate
shape and closure system that allows covering the space from the chin to above the nose.
8. The use of standard masks should be accompanied by other protective measures aimed at
reducing infection (such as physical distancing and the continual and effective hand washing). Thesestandard measures remain unchanged and are to be given priority.
9. The following additional measures are to be taken countrywide to counteract and contain the
spread of COVID-19:
a) subjects with a respiratory infection and fever (higher than 37.5°C) should remain at homeand contact their attending physician;b) public access to parks, villas and public gardens is conditional upon strict compliance withthe prohibition of gatherings as referred to in Article 1, paragraph 8, first sentence, of the DecreeLaw of 16 May 2020, No. 33. Additionally, the interpersonal safety distance of at least one metre
must be maintained. Children may access play areas within parks, villas, and public gardens in thecompany of family members or other persons who care for or live with them. They may do this inorder to undertake recreational or outdoor activities in compliance with the guidelines of the
Department for Family Policies included in Annex 8;c) fun or theme park activity is suspended; children and young people may access places
intended for indoor and outdoor play or recreational and educational activities, including informal
ones. They may do this accompanied by individuals to whom they are entrusted, provided they adopt
appropriate safety protocols in accordance with the guidelines from the Department for Family
Policies in Annex 8;d) sports or outdoor physical activities may be carried out, including in equipped areas inpublic parks where available. This may be done provided that the interpersonal safety distanceof at least two metres for sports activities and at least one metre for any other activity are
respected. In the case of minors or persons who are not completely self-sufficient, a caregiver
must be present;e) events and sporting competitions of all orders and disciplines held in any public or private
place are suspended. The following, however, are permitted: sporting events and competitions,as well as training sessions for competitive team or individual sports, recognized by the Italian
National Olympic Committee (CONI), the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP) or theirrespective national sports federations. Also allowed are sport activities organized byinternational sports bodies held in inside or outside sports facilities. In the aforementioned cases,
events must occur without any public audience. The activities must also comply with theprotocols issued by their respective national sports federations, associations or promotional
entities. Training sessions for professional or amateur athletes involved in individual or teamsports competitions referred to in this letter may occur. However, access by the public is notallowed and the protocols of the respective national sports federations, associations or
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERSf) activities in gyms, swimming pools, swimming centres, wellness centres/spas, thermal
spas (with the exception of those providing essential-level assistance) as well cultural, social orrecreational centres are suspended; barring the gym and pool restrictions noted above, sports
and physical activities generally held at public or private sports centres or associations are,however, allowed. These activities must respect social distancing rules, avoid gatherings ofpeople and comply with the guidelines issued by the Office for Sport, which also reflect the
input of the Italian Sports Medical Federation (FMSI). These activities must also comply withthe additional operational specifications issued by the regions and autonomous provinces,pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 14, of the Decree-Law No. 33 of 2020; the activities ofrehabilitation centres, as well as those of training centres and facilities dedicated exclusively tomaintaining operational efficiency in the Defence, Security and Relief sectors are allowed but
must be carried out in compliance with existing protocols and guidelines;g) with the exception of the activities indicated in letter e), national events and competitions
or activities linked to contact sports, as identified by the Minister for Youth Policies and Sport,
are suspended; basic amateur sports activities, sports schools and training activities related tocontact sports are also suspended as are all competitions and any other activities related tocontact sports even if amateur ones.
h) in order to allow the regular holding of national and international sports competitions
noted in letter e) which include the participation of athletes, trainers, judges, competition
officials and escorts from countries for which entry to Italy is prohibited or subject to quarantine,
the individuals involved must have carried out a molecular or antigenic test to verify their healthstatus prior to entry into Italy. The outcome of this test must be indicated in the declarationreferred to in Article 5, paragraph 1, and verified by the transport carrier pursuant to Article 7.
This test must occur within 72 hours before arrival in Italy. The persons concerned must havethe certified negative test results in hand in order to enter Italy and must also provide theirpersonal data in order to facilitate any later monitoring. If they have a negative swab result, theindividuals in the delegation are authorised to take part in an international sports competition in
Italy in accordance with the specific protocols adopted by the sporting body organising theevent;
i) public events are permitted only in a stationary format provided the prescribed social
distancing and other preventative measures are observed. They must also comply with therequirements set by the Quaestor pursuant to Article 18 of law on public security (single text)
referred to in the Royal Decree of 18 June 1931, No. 773;l) activities in game rooms, bingo halls, and betting places or casinos are suspended;m) public performances in theatres, concert halls, cinemas, and other outdoor spaces are
suspended;n) activities taking place in indoor or outdoor dance halls, discos, and clubs remain suspended.
Parties in indoor and outdoor venues, including those linked to civil and religious ceremonies, areprohibited. With regard to private homes, it is strongly recommended to not host guests from outside
except when needed due to proven work requirements, emergencies or other necessary situations.
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distance mode; all public ceremonies must comply with in-force protocols and guidelines and occur
without any public present; in the context of public administration activity, meetings must be
held in distance mode unless there are justified reasons to do otherwise; it is strongly
recommended to carry out private meetings in distance mode as well;p) opening of places of worship depends upon adopting organizational measures to avoid thegathering of persons and taking into consideration the size and characteristics of the spaces involved.
Measures must be taken to ensure that visitors are able to maintain a distance of at least one metre
between them;q) religious events involving personal participation must be held in accordance with theprotocols signed by the government and the respective religious denominations referred to in
Annexes 1 (integrating the subsequent indications by the Scientific and Technical Committee) to 7;r) the public opening of museums and other cultural institutes and places referred to in Article
101 of the Cultural Heritage and Landscape Code, as referred to in the Legislative Decree of 22
January 2004, No. 42, are permitted provided they take into account the size and characteristics ofthe premises open to the public as well as visitor flows (based on approximately 100,000 persons
per year), ensure methods that prevent the gathering of persons, and allow visitors to respect a
distance of at least one metre. Services should be organised taking into consideration the protocols
or guidelines adopted by the regions and the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces.
Administrations and entities managing museums and other institutes or cultural sites may identify
specific organizational, preventative or protective measures, including ones to protect workers, while
also taking into consideration the characteristics of the places and activities involved. The regulatory
provisions referred to in Article 4, paragraph 2, second sentence, of the Decree by the Minister for
Cultural and Environmental Heritage of 11 December 1997, No. 507, which provides free access toall state institutes and cultural sites on the first Sunday of the month, remain suspended;s) first-level, in-person, learning or educational services and activities for children continue.
Regional or local health authorities, however, may communicate existing particular or critical territorialrisks to the Ministry of Education. In response, secondary educational institutions may adopt flexible
organizational measures in their educational activity pursuant to Articles 4 and 5 of the Decree by the
President of the Republic of 8 March 1999, No. 275. This flexibility may mean increasing the use of
integrated digital or distance learning which may account for up to 75% of all activity. It may also involve
managing or modifying student entry and exit times and the possible use of afternoon sessions. Entry
cannot occur, however, before 09:00. In order to ensure the proper aptness and adequacy of the measurestaken, regular meetings of regional and local coordination bodies should be encouraged as provided forin the document addressing school planning, learning and educational activities in all institutions within
the national educational system for the school year 2020/2021 (known as the School Plan/Piano Scuola).
This plan was adopted via Ministerial Decree No. 39, made on 26 June 2020, which was shared andapproved by the regions and local authorities and included an opinion given by the Unified Conference
at its meeting on 26 June 2020, pursuant to Article 9, paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 281 of 1997.
Specific training courses in general medicine as well as educational and training activities related to theeducational institutes of the Ministries of Interior, Defence, Economy and Finance, and Justice areallowed. Specialist training courses for doctors and trainee activities for health and medical professionals
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tests carried out by the Civil Motor Offices or auto schools; courses in transport training (for goods andtravellers) or on the proper functioning of the tachograph carried out by driving schools and othertraining bodies; and training, prerequisite or other courses authorised or financed by the Ministry of
Infrastructure and Transport. Given the deteriorating epidemiological situation, and with the aim oflimiting COVID-19 infection, practical driving tests to obtain a driver’s licence (pursuant to Article
121 of the Legislative Decree of 30 April 1992, No. 285) are temporarily suspended across thecountry subsequent to the consultations between the Presidents of the Regions and the decree by the
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. The deadlines for candidates who have not yet taken thepractical driving test are extended based on the terms of Articles 121 and 122 of the aforementioned
Legislative Decree. The IeFP (D.G. per l'istruzione e formazione tecnica superiore/Directorate
General of Higher Instruction and Professional Training) qualification examinations, held inaccordance with the provisions issued by the individual regions, are also allowed, as are health andsafety training courses provided they comply with the measures indicated in the “Technicaldocument on the possible modification of SARS-COV-2 infection limitation measures in workplaces
and prevention strategies” published by INAIL (Istituto nazionale Assicurazione Infortuni sul
Lavoro/National Institute of Labour Accident Insurance). In order to maintain social distancing
requirements, all other types of gatherings of people must be avoided. Meetings of the faculties ofschools and educational institutions of every order and level may be held at a distance or in person
as long as the physical distancing and safety of the convened personnel is ensured. The election of
the collegiate bodies of educational institutions may take place in distance mode in compliance withthe principles of secrecy and freedom of participation which apply to these elections. The responsible
managing bodies shall ensure the cleaning as well as administrative and accounting requirements ofchildren's educational services. In the event of a delay in the resumption of educational activity in alocation, the property manager may authorise the use of the space for other informal
educational/recreational activities as long as they do not interfere with formal educational activities
in these institutions. These activities shall be carried out with the help of qualified personnel and the
manager must adopt appropriate safety protocols in accordance with the guidelines set out in Annex
8 as well as undertake the necessary cleaning and sanitation activities. Public or private sports centres
may also be used under the same arrangements;t) educational trips, exchange or twinning initiatives, guided tours and educational excursions
programmed by educational institutions of any order or level are suspended; however, activities
relating to cross-sectional skills and guidance, as well as the trainee activities referred to in the decreeby the Minister of Education, Universities and Research of 10 September 2010, No. 249, are allowed
if they comply with existing health and safety requirements;u) After consulting with the Regional University Committee in their area, and in response to
epidemiological trends, universities can undertake organizational planning for in-person or distancelearning and curricular activities. These will depend on the educational needs, the evolution of theterritorial pandemic situation, and the corresponding health safety concerns. Measures taken mustalso comply with the guidelines of the Ministry of University and Research as set out in Annex 18.
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at universities and higher institutions of music and dance, activities may be carried out in distancemode if possible. Similar modes can be identified by the same universities and institutions to meetthe specific needs of students with disabilities. Universities and institutions shall identify and ensure
ways to recuperate educational or curricular activities as necessary. They will also ensure the makeup of any tests or qualifying activities, including intermediate ones, that are needed to complete acourse. Student absences referred to in this letter shall not be taken into consideration when
determining admission to final examinations or for the purpose of assessments;w) the related school administrations may, by general directorial decree or similar measures,
reshape didactic and organizational modalities within their respective systems for university-type orother training courses for the police, armed forces, and Security Information System of the Republicor National Fire Brigade personnel. These measures may include the use of distance-learning
educational activities and examinations or cancelling tests not yet carried out. Examinations alreadytaken for the purpose of establishing final class rankings remain valid. In order to prevent thepotential spread of COVID-19 during the epidemiological emergency, and while restrictive and/or
containment measures continue, the holding of competitive procedures which have not been definedor which are related to providing access to roles or qualifications in the Armed Forces, the Police
and the National Fire Brigade Corps are governed by the provisions in Articles 259 and 260 of theDecree-Law of 19 May 2020, No. 34, which was converted into law with some modifications by the
Law of 17 July 2020, No. 77;z) with regard to absences in the courses indicated in letter w), or due in any case to the
COVID-19 epidemiological emergency, these absences should not be counted towards any limits
which may lead to repeating a year, failing or having to drop out of the course;aa) persons are not allowed to accompany patients into the waiting rooms of an Emergency andAcceptance and First Aid Department (Dipartimento di Emergenza Urgenza e Accettazione - DEA/Pronto Soccorso - PS). Exceptions to this, however, may be made by the health personnel in theselocations;bb) access by relatives and visitors to long-stay facilities, assisted health residences (Residenza
Sanitaria assistenziale/RSA), hospices, rehabilitation facilities and residential facilities for theelderly, whether self-sufficient or not, is allowed only if indicated by the specific health management
facility involved. Facility managers must take the necessary measures to prevent possible infection
transmission;cc) taking into consideration the indications provided by the Ministry of Health, made in
conjunction with the measures taken by the Coronavirus Emergency Coordinator, the Territorial
branches of the National Health Service will assure the Ministry of Justice appropriate support tolimit COVID-19 infection risk. This includes taking appropriate and suitable measures in relation to
any new persons entering prison institutions and institutes for minors in conflict with the law. The
aforesaid measures will also follow the health protocols developed by the Directorate General for
Preventive Health (Direzione Generale delle Prevenzione Sanitaria) of the Ministry of Health. New
entrants with symptoms will be placed in isolation from other inmates;dd) retail business activities may be carried out provided that they ensure an interpersonal
distance of at least one metre, entrances take place in a staggered manner, and persons stay on thepremises only for the time needed to purchase goods. These activities must comply with the6MODULE

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protocols or guidelines established to prevent or reduce infection in these or similar activities. These
measures include those adopted by the regions and Conference of Regions and Autonomous
Provinces in accordance with the principles contained in national protocols or guidelines. The
aforementioned activities must in any case comply with the criteria set out in Annex 10. The
application of the measures set out in Annex 11 are also recommended;ee) the activities of catering services (including bars, pubs, restaurants, and ice cream or pastry
shops) are allowed from 05:00 to 18:00. At-table consumption is limited to four persons per table
unless the group involved are all living together. The consumption of food and beverages in public
places, or other places open to the public, are not allowed after 18:00. Hotel food services and thosein other accommodation facilities are allowed, but limited to customers of the establishment only.
Home delivery and take away services are allowed up until 24:00, but must comply with thesanitation standards set for packaging and transport; consumption of take away, however, is notallowed on the spot or in the nearby area. The activities of the places noted in the first sentence are
permitted provided that the Regions and Autonomous Provinces have previously established thatthese activities are in line with the developing epidemiological situation in the area and comply withapplicable protocols or guidelines for reducing infection risk in the reference sector or similar ones.
These protocols or guidelines shall be adopted by the regions and the Conference of Autonomous
Regions and Provinces and should comply with the principles contained in national protocols or
guidelines. They must also be consistent with the criteria set out in Annex 10. Activities in cafeteriasand continuous-contract catering services are allowed but must ensure the interpersonal safety
distance of at least one metre. They must also meet the limits and conditions laid down above;ff) facilities offering food and beverage services in automobile service stations along highways
or in hospitals or airports may continue to operate if they ensure the interpersonal distance of at least
one metre;gg) personal service activities are permitted provided the regions and autonomous provinces
have previously established that these are compatible with the developing epidemiological situationin their territories. They must also identify the applicable protocols or guidelines suitable to preventor reduce the infection risk in these or similar activities. Such protocols or guidelines should be
adopted by the regions and the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces in accordancewith the principles reflected in national protocols or guidelines. They must also comply in any casewith the criteria set out in Annex 10. Personal services already allowed for by the decree of the
President of the Council of Ministers made on 26 April 2020 may continue;hh) banking, financial and insurance services, as well as activity in the agricultural, livestock
processing and agro-food sector, including the supply chains therein providing goods and services,
remain guaranteed provided they follow set sanitary standards;ii) the President of the Region should plan both scheduled and non-scheduled local public
transport services. The aim is to reduce and scale down services given the sanitation measures thesetransport means must undergo to limit the COVID-19 emergency. This planning should be done
based on actual needs while ensuring minimum essential services. Services must also be modified
to avoid overcrowding during peak travel times during the day. To the same end, and in order tolimit the COVID-19 health emergency, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport can by decree,and in agreement with the Minister of Health, order reductions, suspensions, or limitations intransport services. This may affect international, automotive, rail, air, sea and inland waterway
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services. This may also include imposing specific requirements on passengers, crew, carriers, andshipowners;11) With regard to professional activities, the following recommendations are made:1) the maximum use of agile working in the event activities may be done at home or
remotely;2) incentives should be provided to encourage taking vacation or paid leave or using otherrelated instruments provided for under collective bargaining agreements;
3) anti-infection safety protocols must be adopted. The obligatory use of respiratory
protection devices remains as provided for in existing regulations, protocols, andguidelines;4) cleaning of workplaces is encouraged as is the use of spatial social dividers.
mm) ski area facilities are closed. They can only be used by professional or amateur athletes
recognised by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) team, the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP)
and/or their respective federations, in order to prepare for national and international sporting
competitions or to conduct such competitions. Ski areas are open to amateur skiers only if thesefacilities adopt the appropriate guidelines set by the Conference of Regions and Autonomous
Provinces, which have been validated by the Technical and Scientific Committee. They must also
take measures aimed at avoiding the gathering or assembling of persons in general;nn) accommodation activities and services may be carried out provided that social distancing
and the interpersonal safety distance of one metre is maintained in common areas. These activities
must also comply with protocols and guidelines adopted by the regions and the Conference ofRegions and Autonomous Provinces for preventing or reducing infection risk. These activities mustalso comply with the criteria set out in Annex 10 and take into consideration the different types ofaccommodation involved. In any case, regional protocols or guidelines should cover:1) methods of access, reception, and guest assistance;2) how to use common areas taking into consideration the specific requirements that need tobe adopted for food, drink and catering activities;3) sanitation measures for rooms and common areas;4) access procedures for external suppliers;
5) procedures for carrying out recreational and sporting activities;
6) procedures for any shuttle services for customers;7) how to inform guests and operators about the safety and risk prevention measures thatneed to be followed within accommodation facilities or any relevant outdoor spaces.
Article 2.
Infection limitation measures in order to safely carry out
industrial and commercial production activities
1. Except as provided for in Article 1, all industrial and commercial production activities nationwide
must comply with the shared regulatory protocol on measures to combat and limit the spread of
COVID-19 in work environments, signed on 24 April 2020 by the Government and the social
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partners referred to in Annex 12. Within their sectoral area, these activities must also comply withthe shared regulatory protocol for limiting the spread of COVID-19 on construction sites, signed on
24 April 2020 by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister for Labour and Social
Policy and the social partners (Annex 13). These activities must additionally comply with the shared
regulatory protocol for the containment of the spread of COVID-19 in the transport and logistics
sector signed on 20 March 2020 (Annex 14).
Article 3.
Information and prevention measures throughout the national territory
1. The following measures shall also apply throughout the national territory:a) health personnel will comply with the appropriate measures for preventing the spread of
respiratory infections as required by current legislation and the Ministry of Health's
recommendations based on WHO guidelines. The directors of individual facilities will implement
the Ministry of Health's instructions for sanitising and disinfecting environments;b) in order to make contact tracing more effective via the use of the Immuni App, healthoperators in the Department of Prevention of local health authorities should access the App's central
system in order to download the codes needed when a positive case is identified;c) the preventive health and sanitation measures set out in Annex 19 arerecommended;d) in the educational services for children referred to in the Legislative Decree of 13 April
2017, No. 65, and in schools of all levels, as well as universities and other public administration
entities, the information on preventive measures provided by the Ministry of Health referred toin Annex 19 must be exhibited in areas open to the public, anywhere people may gather and intransit areas;e) mayors and trade associations must promote the dissemination of the same informationon the preventative health measures listed in Annex 19, including to all business premises;f) in accordance with the provisions of the Directive of 25 February 2020, No. 1, by the
Minister of Public Administration, hand sanitising solutions are to be made available to employees,
and visitors in public administration buildings and, in particular, in the access areas of healthservices facilities, as well as in all premises open to the public;g) public transport companies, including long-distance ones, must adopt special, ongoing,
and regular measures for sanitising transport means at close intervals.

2. To ensure the gradual reopening of all public offices and the safe return of employees,
preparations and necessary measures should be undertaken, including the adoption of special
protocols following the modalities referred to in Article 263 of the Decree-Law of 19 May
2020, No, 34, which was converted into law with some modifications by the Law of 17 July
2020, No. 77. Public administrations shall ensure compliance with the applicable healthprotection requirements adopted by the competent authorities.
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3. In the public administrations referred to in Article 1, paragraph 2, of the Legislative Decreeof 30 March 2001, No. 165, agile work is encouraged in the manner laid down in one or moredecrees by the Minister for Public Administration, and should strive for at least the percentage
referred to in Article 263, paragraph 1, of the Decree-Law of 9 May 2020, No. 34, which wasconverted into law with some modifications by the Law of 17 July 2020, No. 77.
4. Public administrations shall stagger staff entry times. Health and social-health care staff, or
staff involved in emergency or essential public service activity, are exempt from this measure.
Staggering of staff entry hours is also recommended for private employers.
5. The use of agile working modes by private employers is strongly recommended pursuant to
Article 90 of Decree-Law 19 May 2020, No. 34, which was converted into law with somemodifications by the Law of 17 July 2020, No. 77. These measures are also guided by the protocols
set out in Annexes 12 and 13 of this Decree.

Article 4.
Limitations on travel to and from abroad
1. Movements to and from states and territories referred to in list E (Annex 20) are prohibited.
Entrance into Italy by persons who have transited through or stayed in states or territories in list E
during the last 14 days are also prohibited. Movements towards the states or territories in list F(Annex 20) are additionally not allowed. Exceptions can be made for one or more of the following
reasons if attested to in the declaration referred to in Article 5, paragraph 1:a) work requirements;b) an absolute emergency;c) health requirements;d) study requirements;e) return to one's home, domicile or residence;f) entry into Italian national territory by citizens of Member States of the European Union,
State Parties to the Schengen Agreement, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, the Republic of San Marino, and the Vatican City
State;g) entry into the national territory by family members of the natural persons referred to inpoint f), as defined in Articles 2 and 3 of Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament andCouncil of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to moveand reside freely within the territory of the Member States, amending (EEC) Regulation No.
1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC,
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to the Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 on the status of third-party country
nationals which are long-term residents, as well as third-party country nationals who derive theirright of residence from other European provisions or national legislation;i) entry into the national territory by family members of the natural persons referred to in pointh), as defined in Articles 2 and 3 of Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and Councilof 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and residefreely within the territory of the Member States, amending Regulation (EEC) No 147 1612/68 andrepealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC,
60/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC;
1) entry into the national territory to reach the home, residence or dwelling of a person referred
to in points f) and h), whether co-habiting or not, and with whom there is a proven and stableaffective relationship.
2. Entry and transit into the national territory shall be prohibited for persons who have transited or stayedin the states and territories indicated in list F of Annex 20 within the preceding 14 days, except in thefollowing cases:a) persons referred to in paragraph 1, letter f), g), h) and i) with a personal residence in Italy ona date prior to that indicated in list F of Annex 20 and who are obliged to submit to the carrier, or
anyone authorised to carry out checks at the time of boarding, an attestation that they have taken amolecular or antigenic swab test during the 72 hours prior to entry into Italy which was negative;b) crew and transport personnel;c) officials and agents, however called, of the European Union or of international organisations,diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officials andemployees, and on-duty Italian or foreign military and police personnel, personnel of the Security
Information System of the Republic, and fire brigade workers.
3. The limitations laid down for specific regions of the national territory under Article 1, paragraph
3, of Decree-Law No. 33 of 2020 remain in place. Those stipulated in Article 1, paragraph 4, of thissame law in relation to persons entering Italy from the states and territories specifically mentioned
therein also remain in place.
Article 5.
Obligatory declarations upon entry into the national territory from abroad
1. The prohibitions and restrictions on entry into Italy laid down in Article 4 remain in place.
Additionally, anyone entering the national territory for any duration from states or foreign territories
noted in lists B, C, D, E and F of Annex 20 must give the transportation carrier at the time ofboarding, or anyone authorised to carry out checks, a declaration pursuant to Articles 46 and 47 of
the Decree by the President of the Republic of 28 December 2000, No. 445, which indicates in aclear and detailed way that the responsible authorities may verify the following:
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fourteen days prior to entry into Italy;b) reasons for movements in accordance with Article 4 in the event of entry from states andterritories in lists E and F of Annex 20;c) in the case of residence or transit within the last fourteen days before entry into Italy in or
through one or more states and territories listed in lists D, E and F of Annex 20, the following mustalso be indicated:
1) the full address of the individual's home or residence in Italy where the period of healthsurveillance and self-isolation will be carried out;2) the private means of transport which will be used to reach the place referred to in number
1) or, in the event of entry into Italy by scheduled air services, any additional means of airtransport foreseen in order to reach the final destination and the identification code for thistravel;3) a mobile or other telephone number where the passenger can receive communications
during their entire health surveillance and self-isolation period;4) the potential existence of one or more of the circumstances referred to in Article 6,paragraphs 7 and 8.
2. In cases expressly provided for under this Decree, or when indicated by the health authority within
the context of the safety protocols herein, evidence must be submitted to the transport carrier at thetime of boarding, or to anyone who is responsible for carrying out checks, that the person concerned
has taken a molecular or antigenic swab test within 72 hours prior to entering Italy which was
negative.
3. Persons who have stayed or transited during the fourteen days prior to entry into Italy in states or
territories referred to in lists C, D, E and F of Annex 20, even if asymptomatic, are obliged to
immediately communicate their entry into Italy to the Department of Prevention of the competent
territorial health authority.
4. In the event COVID-19 symptoms emerge, it is strictly necessary to promptly report this situation
to the health authorities by means of the dedicated telephone numbers indicated for this purpose andawait further instructions from the health authorities regarding possible isolation.

Article 6.
Health surveillance and self-isolation and the need to take a molecular or antigenic test uponentering the national territory from abroad
1. Persons who have stayed or transited through the states or territories indicated in lists D, E
and F of Annex 20 within the fourteen days prior to entry into Italy, even if asymptomatic, shallcomply with the following obligations:
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2. An exception to paragraph 1, letter a), applies when entering Italy by scheduled air transport.
In this case, one may travel onward to the destination indicated in the declaration referred to in
Article 5, paragraph 1, letter c), by other scheduled means of air transport provided that thetraveller remains in the specifically designated transit areas within the airport.
3. With regard to the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, one or more persons may be unable totravel onward to their final destination by private means from their transportation arrival point in
Italy. They may thus, be unable to reach the residence or dwelling indicated upon departure or where
their health surveillance and self-isolation period should occur. In this instance, it is understood that
the Legal Authorities may verify any false declarations made at the time of departure pursuant to
Article 5, paragraph 1, letter c). The local territorial health authority will then also immediately
inform the Regional Civil Protection Agency. The latter, in cooperation with the Department of Civil
Protection of the Prime Minister's Office (Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri) will then determine
the place and means where the health surveillance and self-isolation should occur. Costs will beborne by the person(s) subject to these measures. In the event COVID-19 symptoms occur, theindividuals referred to in this paragraph are obliged to promptly report this situation to the healthauthority.
4. During the period of health surveillance and self-isolation carried out in accordance withparagraphs 1 and 3, the persons involved may undertake a new period of health surveillance andself-isolation at another dwelling or residence, different from that previously indicated to the healthauthorities. They can do this by transmitting the same declaration indicated in Article 5, paragraph
1. They also need to indicate the travel route to be taken and guarantee that travel to the new dwellingor residence will be done by private means. Having received the communication referred to in theprevious paragraph, the Health Authority will immediately forward it to Department of Preventionof the local territorial health authority at the indicated destination, which will then be responsible forundertaking checks and verifications. Of course, these procedures do not apply to individuals who
may develop COVID-19 symptoms.
5. Based on the communications referred to in this Article, the public health operator and the local
territorial health services may prescribe a stay-at-home order in accordance with the following
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information as possible about the individual's areas of stay and trip route during the preceding 14
days. This is done to adequately assess the individual's exposure to risk;b) Once health surveillance and self-isolation begins, the public health operator will also informthe patient's general practitioner or paediatrician of choice. They will also follow up with the later
regarding a possible INPS (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale - National Social Welfare
Institute) certification (INPS HERMES Circular, 0000716 of 25 February 2020);c) in the event an INPS certification is needed due to work absence, a statement will be issued
and addressed to the INPS, the employer and general practitioner or paediatrician of choice. This
statement will note the individual has been placed in precautionary quarantine for public healthreasons and specify a quarantine start and end date;d) the presence of any fever or other symptomatology will be ascertained in the person to beisolated as well as for any other cohabitants involved;e) the person will be informed about symptoms, the nature of the infection, its transmission
mechanisms and the measures that need to be taken to protect any cohabitants;f) the person will be informed about the need to measure body temperature twice a day (in themorning and in the evening), as well as to:1) maintain self-isolation for 14 days after the last exposure;2) not have any social contacts;
3) not undertake any movement or travel;
4) the need to remain accessible for surveillance activities.
g) In event symptoms occur, the person under surveillance must:
1) immediately notify their general practitioner or paediatrician of choice and the public healthoperator;2) wear a surgical mask and move away from other cohabitants;
3) stay in their room with the door closed, while ensuring adequate natural ventilation andawaiting possible transfer to the hospital.
h) The public health operator shall be in daily contact to collect information on the healthcondition of the person under surveillance. In the event symptoms occur, and after consulting thegeneral practitioner or pediatrician of choice, the public health practitioner shall proceed inaccordance with the provisions of Circular No. 5443, by the Ministry of Health of 22 February 2020,as subsequently amended and supplemented.
6. In the case of residence or transit within the fourteen days prior to entry into Italy in one or moreof the states and territories listed in list C of Annex 20, one of the following prevention measures
must be apply:a) the need to submit to the transport carrier at the time of boarding, or to anyone who is
responsible for carrying out checks, an attestation that they have taken a molecular or antigenic swab
test with a negative result within 72 hours prior to entering Italy;b) the obligation to undergo a molecular or antigenic swab upon arrival at the airport, maritime
port or border location when possible, or within 48 hours of entry into Italy with the designated local
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authorities (ASL), the person involved must undertake self-isolation in their home or dwelling.
7. Provided COVID-19 symptoms do not arise, and respecting the obligations laid down in Article
5, the provisions made in paragraphs 1 to 5 shall not apply to:a) transportation crews;b) other transport workers (e.g. train staff);c) movements to and from the States and territories listed in list A of Annex 20;d) travel for business purposes which are regulated by special safety protocols approved by thecompetent health authority;e) non-delayable entries, including participation in sporting events or international trade fairs,
subject to authorization by the Ministry of Health and with the requirement of presenting anattestation to the transport carrier at the time of boarding, or to anyone who is responsible for carryingout checks, that the person concerned has taken a molecular or antigenic swab test with a negative
result within 72 hours prior to entering Italy.
8. Provided COVID-19 symptoms do not emerge, and that there has been no stay or transit in one or morecountries listed in lists C and F of Annex 20 during the fourteen days prior to entry into Italy, theprovisions referred to Article 5 , paragraphs 1 to 6 do not apply to:a) anyone entering Italy for a period not exceeding 120 hours for proven work or health needs
or an absolute urgency. These individuals are required to leave the national territory immediately atthe end of that time or begin a period of monitoring and self-isolation in accordance with paragraphs
1 to 5;b) anyone who transits by private means into the Italian territory for a period not exceeding 36
hours. These individuals must immediately leave the national territory at the end of that time or
begin the period of surveillance and self isolation in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 5;c) nationals and residents of a Member State of the European Union and of the other states andterritories listed in lists A, B, C and D of Annex 20 entering Italy for proven work reasons, unlesswithin the fourteen days prior to entry into Italy they have stayed or transited in one or more states
and territories listed in list C;d) health personnel entering Italy to undertake work as professional medical worker. This includes
medical personnel temporarily working in Italy as referred to in Article 13 of the Decree-Law of 17 March
2020, No. 18, which was converted into law with some modifications by the Law of 24 April 2020, No.
27;e) cross-border workers entering and leaving the national territory for proven work reasons or
returning to their residence, home or dwelling;f) employees of businesses or entities with registered or secondary offices in Italy who travel
abroad for 120 hours or less for proven work reasons;g) officials and agents, however called, of the European Union or of international organisations,diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officials andemployees, and on-duty Italian or foreign military and police personnel, Security Information
System of the Republic personnel, and fire brigade workers;h) students studying in a state other than that where their residence or dwelling is located andwho commute home daily or at least once a week.
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Article 7.
Obligations of transport carriers and shipowners
1. Transport carriers and shipowners are required to:a) obtain and verify the declaration referred to in Article 5 before embarkation;b) measure the temperature of individual passengers;c) prohibit boarding to anyone with a fever or for whom the declaration referred to in letter a) is
not complete;d) adopt organizational measures in accordance with the “Shared regulatory protocol for
limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the transport and logistics Sector” (Annex 14) signed on 20
March 2020, as well as the “Information guidelines for users and organizational arrangements forlimiting the spread of COVID-19 on public transport” (Annex 15). They shall also ensure that theinterpersonal safety distance of one metre between the passengers is maintained at all times;e) make crew and passengers use individual means of protection and inform them of exceptionalsituations in which this may be temporarily removed;f) equip passengers who do not have personal protection means with this at the time of boarding.
2. Exceptions may be considered only to protect citizens abroad and to fulfil international andEuropean obligations. These include those resulting from the implementation of the (EU) Council
Directive 2015/637 of 20 April 2015, which repeals Decision 95/553/EC and involves coordinating
and cooperative measures for facilitating the consular protection of EU citizens who are notrepresented in third-party countries. Further, with the decree by the Minister of Infrastructure andTransport, based on the proposal by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and in
conjunction with the Minister of Health, specific and temporary exceptions to the provisions of this
Article may be foreseen.

Article 8.
Provisions concerning cruise ships and vessels flying under a foreign flag
1. Cruise services for passenger ships flying under the Italian flag must comply with the specificguidelines (Annex 17), which have been validated by the Technical Scientific Committee referred
to in Article 2 of Ordinance of 3 February 2020, No. 630, and made effective by the Head of the
Department of Civil Protection as of 15 August 2020.
2. Cruise services can be used by anyone not subject or obliged to comply with health surveillance
and/or self isolation measures or anyone who has not stayed or transited in the 14 days prior toembarkation in states or territories referred to in lists C, D, E and F of Annex 20. In the case ofresidence or transit in states or territories indicated in list C, Article 6, paragraph 6, shall apply.

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3. For the purpose of authorising the cruise, the Commander shall submit a specific declaration to
the Maritime Authority prior to the ship’s departure which indicates:a) the completion of all measures in order to comply with the guidelines referred to in paragraph1;b) the subsequent ports of call, the end port and all related arrival/departure dates;c) the nationality and provenance of passengers in accordance with the provisions referred to in thepreceding paragraph.
4. Taking into consideration the provisions in paragraph 2, foreign flag ships used in cruise services
are permitted to enter Italian ports in the event that they come from ports of call located in states or
territories referred to in lists A, B and C in Annex 20. Additionally, their passengers must not havestayed or transited within 14 days prior to entry into Italy in states or territories referred to in lists D,
E and F in Annex 20. Attestation of on-board compliance with the guidelines referred to in paragraph
1 is also required. Within 24 hours of the ship's landing, the commander of the ship must submit a
specific declaration to the maritime authorities containing the indications referred to in paragraph 3.
5. Ports of call are allowed only in the states and territories indicated in lists A and B in Annex 20.
Excursions cannot be undertaken if the cruise services cannot take specific measures of infection
prevention.

Article 9.
Measures for scheduled public transport
1. In order to combat and contain the spread of the COVID-19, public transport activities by land,sea, rail, air, and lake or inland waters shall be carried out based on the provisions of the “Shared
regulatory protocol for limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the transport and logistics sector” signed
on 20 March 20 (Annex 14) as well as the "Information guidelines for users and organisationalarrangements for limiting the spread of COVID-19 on public transport" (Annex 15).
2. Due to new organisational or functional needs, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport may,by their own decree, supplement or amend the "Information Guidelines for users and organisationalarrangements for limiting the spread of COVID-19 on public transport" (Annex 15), working in
conjunction with the Minister of Health. With previous agreement by the signatories, the Ministerof Transport and Infrastructure may also supplement or amend the “Shared regulatory protocol for
limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the transport and logistics sector” (Annex 14) signed on 20
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Article 10.
Additional Provisions for Persons With Disabilities
1. Social and socio-health activities provided by authorisation or agreement, including those
provided to entirely or partially residential centres for persons with disabilities, whatever theirdesignation (socio-welfare, socio-educational, multifunctional, socio-occupational or health andsocio-health types), will be carried out according to territorial plans adopted by the regions. These
plans will ensure compliance with infection-prevention provisions and health protection measures
for users or operators via specific protocols.
2. Carers or assistants operating in any capacity and helping persons needing support with motor
disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual or sensory disabilities, psychiatric andbehavioural disorders or self-sufficiency problems may reduce social distancing below theestablished amount.
Article 11.
Implementation and monitoring of measures
1. The competent territorial prefect, after informing the Ministry of Interior in advance, will ensurethat the measures referred to in the present Decree are implemented.They will also monitor the
implementation of any remaining measures undertaken by other competent administrative entities.
The prefect can make use of the police force and the possible cooperation of the National Fire
Brigade Corps. For workplace health and safety and worker protection, they may have recourse to
the National Labour Inspectorate and the Carabinieri command centre. In consultation with thecompetent territorial command centres, they may also draw on the armed forces as needed after
informing the President of the Region and the Autonomous Province involved.
Article 12.
Final provisions
1. The provisions of this Decree will be in force from 26 October 2020 and replace those of theDecree by the President of the Council of Ministers of 13 October 2020, as modified and integrated
by the Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of 18 October 2020. These provisions are
in-force until 24 November 2020.
2. The provisions of this current decree are applicable to the special status Regions and theautonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano when in accordance with their respective statutes andrelated implementation standards.

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS[Signature]
Giuseppe Conte
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH[Signature]
Roberto Speranza

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