Italy returns to the red zone. In church only with self-certification and close to home

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The whole country is back in the red zone. The faithful who will take part in the Easter Vigils and the celebration of Easter Sunday must remember to bring self-certification. In church strictly close to home. The Vigils then, in compliance with the curfew which will start at 22, will be brought forward. On Monday, on the occasion of the Regina Coeli, the Pontiff will lead the prayer from the Apostolic Library.

Easter and Easter Monday in the red zone, but with some concessions. In the wake of what happened at Christmas, with rules, bans and restrictions on holidays and days before holidays to stem the spread of Covid-19, the law decree in force from 6 March establishes the rules for the days 3, 4 and 5 April in all Italy. In each region, the curfew already in force remains, from 10 pm and 5 am, unless proven reasons for work, health or emergencies, which must be justified with self-certification. The ban on travel between Regions remains in force. It is possible to move from the region of residence only for reasons of work, health or emergencies.

From Saturday 3 to Monday 5 April, it will be allowed from 5 am to 10 pm to reach only one home of relatives or friends within the region, once a day, maximum of two people “who can still bring with them children under the age of 14 (or other children under 14 over whom the same persons exercise parental authority) and persons with disabilities or non self-sufficient living together “.