Specific hours for those over 65 to go out on the street, mandatory telecommuting and tours of the neighborhoods allowed, but limited. These are some of the measures that must be decided by the Council of Ministers, which is still taking place, under the State of Emergency decree, which came into force today at 00:00.
People over 65 will be able to go to stores, or other establishments, only during the first two hours of opening. This period is, in fact, exclusive to serve these customers.
The Government will also enact specific measures to restrict movement. People can only walk on the street to go shopping, to go to work, if teleworking is not possible, for family reasons, to assist «vulnerable people, people with disabilities, children, parents, elderly or other dependents.
Displacements for health and emergency reasons are also allowed, for example, "in cases where there is a need for emergency care for victims of domestic violence or trafficking in human beings".
Trips to banks and insurance companies, which will remain open, are also allowed.
The practice of outdoor sports is still possible, even if collective physical exercise is prohibited, that is, with more than two people.
Walking pets is also allowed, provided it is for short periods of time.
Among the establishments that may remain open to the public are supermarkets, hypermarkets, shops that sell fruit, such as neighborhood grocery stores, butchers, or bakeries.
Computer stores, telecommunications, newspapers, or stores that sell pharmaceutical products are also allowed to remain open.
In relation to the restaurants, the Government imposes that, in case of operation, they become “take-away”.
All public face-to-face services are suspended, with remote service operating.
The Government also imposes limitations on funerals, which will have a maximum number of people, which will be defined by the Municipal Councils. Collective religious celebrations are prohibited.
As complementary measures, the Government may request, from private entities, health equipment, masks and other protective material or fans.
The totality of the measures will be known after 17:00, when the end of the Council of Ministers and a press conference is scheduled.
ATTENTION: some of the measures described here ended up not being approved by the Council of Ministers. That is why, to find out what is actually in effect, click here.
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