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A country in a state of emergency. Little is more possible in Italy. The corona virus paralyzes the entire nation.
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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced a Corona state of emergency across the country late Monday.
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This severely limits civil rights. People need permits to travel.
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Airports and international train traffic will initially be spoiled by the protective measures.
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The strict nationwide travel and assembly bans initially apply until April 3.
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The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte (55) turns to the nation late Monday. “All of Italy will be a protected zone”, a “zona protetta”, said the Prime Minister at the press conference in the Palazzo Chigi, the Prime Minister’s official residence. Only those who are allowed to move are allowed to move in the country. In the event of «proven work requirements or in emergency situations». The government also accepts “health reasons”. The vast majority are prohibited from traveling and gathering.
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The majority of Italy’s population – working people, schoolchildren, students, day-trippers – have to entrench themselves within their own four walls. However, international train and flight connections as well as local public transport should not be suspended in order to supply the population and maintain a final appearance of normality.
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But Italy is becoming a ghost country: epicenter of coronavirus pulmonary fever in Europe, which was presumably introduced via the roughly 100,000-strong Chinese diaspora, which has mainly made its home in northern Italy.
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Conte: «We don’t have time»
So far, Lombardy and 14 provinces have been a restricted zone, and the harsh rules against the spread of the aggressive virus now apply “throughout the country,” said Conte, who on Monday in the press room of the Prime Minister had a heavy heart to give his undoubtedly most dramatic announcement during his tenure.
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With the previous arrangements, it was not possible to brake the daily new infections. These are steadily increasing. “We don’t have time,” says Conte. “The numbers show us that there is a significant increase in the number of infections, of people in the intensive care unit and, unfortunately, of people who have died. Our lifestyle must therefore be changed. »
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According to the latest data, up to March 9, 9172 people in Italy were infected with the novel corona virus – almost 1,800 cases more than the previous day. 463 people died – almost 100 more in just 24 hours. 724 infected people were cured, more than 700 intensive care units are in overworked hospitals.
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All of Italy a «single protection zone»
The strict measures, Conte continues, can be summed up in a few words: “I’ll stay at home.” He takes a deep breath: «There will be no red zones on the peninsula. There will be a single protection zone for Italy. »
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“We cannot afford to reduce our vigilance,” the prime minister continues. «It is time for responsibility, and we all have it. All citizens with me. The right decision today is to stay at home. Our future is in our hands. »
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In order to ensure the continuity of the production systems, which includes the supply of groceries, there is initially no restriction in public transport. People who have to should still be able to go to work. But whoever travels in the country without necessity acts “untrue” and would possibly commit a “crime”.
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The form
Conte announces a form to fill out if you have to travel and move around – be it family responsibilities or work. The frequency of trips must also be stated without using different forms. It was up to the citizens to prove to police controls that they were telling the truth.
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The measures made public on Monday and coming into effect on Tuesday morning also affect all schools and sporting events. All schools, kindergartens and universities, all museums, cultural centers, swimming pools, theaters and sports halls will remain closed until April 3 at the earliest. The Serie A football championship is suspended by government decree.
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No celebrations, no weddings, no funerals
In addition, according to Conte, there is a «ban on meetings under the open sky and in publicly accessible rooms». From now on bars and restaurants throughout Italy have to close at 6 p.m. During opening hours, guests must be at least one meter apart. Otherwise the restaurant is closed.
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Nightlife and celebrations are also forbidden until further notice. In Italy there are no weddings, no funerals and no services anymore this month.
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Economic shock and cold opposition
Italy is facing a colossal economic shock. However, given the growing impotence of those responsible to cope with the crisis, the government does not seem to be taking any radical remedies. Politics also comes to a standstill under the harsh government decree – with which the opposition under Contes rival Matteo Salvini (47) is condemned to silence.
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Salvini’s desire for early elections is unlikely to come true anytime soon, thanks to the special powers of the government, which in Italy provide some stability. Of all times in an unprecedented emergency. (kes)
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