Half of Italy under semi-lockdown

Italy entered into a new period of semi-lockdown on Monday.

ROME, 

Italy entered into a new period of semi-lockdown on Monday, with over half of its 20 regions falling into the "red zone" and subject to the maximum level of restrictions. In 12 red regions, all non-essential businesses remain closed, and bars and restaurants operate for take-away service only, while people are allowed out only for work, health reasons or with proven necessity.

Schools are also closed, with eight out of 10 pupils across the country going back to remote learning. The remaining regions are declared as "orange zone" and subject to a medium level of restrictions. Here, shops could open, but bars and restaurants would still offer take-away only.

The only exception is Sardinia Island, where there is no restriction on business or internal movements. The new measures, approved in a decree Friday, will remain in force until April 6, although during Easter holiday between April 3 and April 5, people across the country will be asked to stay at home as much as possible, except for one single visit a day to another private home by maximum two adults plus children under 14 years.

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