Italy will reopen its borders from June 3 without restrictions as it seeks to further ease its lockdown and restart the eurozone?s third-largest economy.
The Italian government has published a decree confirming the news. That will allow entry in and out of the country and lift all restrictions on internal movement to kick start the tourism industry in time for the summer.
Giuseppe Conte, Italy?s prime minister, said that the lifting of travel restrictions would only apply to visitors from EU countries (including the UK), Schengen area, San Marino Republic, Vatican City and Andorra.
The 14-day isolation quarantine will no longer be mandatory, the government has confirmed.
Coming back to normal, shops are open again. Disposable gloves will be available when trying clothes on. Bars and restaurants have re-opened. Guests will be required to keep one-metre distance from each other. Museums are open with limited visitors at one time. Masks must be worn inside the museums. Hairdressers are open.
Spas will be allowed to open at a later date. Hotels and accommodations will have to ensure at least one-metre social distancing between guests and both staff and guests must wear masks. Beaches will be constantly checked. Sun loungers will be disinfected after each use. There will be a space of 10 sq m for each umbrella. Large gatherings on free beaches will not be allowed. Swimming pools will have to follow strict sanitary and disinfecting rules.
Public transport will be regularly disinfected will be provided with on-board hand sanitisers. Masks must be worn most of the times (always indoor). The temperature might be checked when entering some indoor spaces.
On June 15, gathering of up to 200 people will be allowed (masks will be mandatory). Cinemas, theatres will open. Public events that cannot ensure social distancing cannot go-ahead for the time being. At the moment, there is no date for the reopening of nightclubs.
More details will be available from May 22 on www.italia.it
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