It's official, it was signed onorder establishing the curfew throughout the region Lombardy, with the aim of containing the coronavirus infections, which are increasingly growing. It will not be possible to circulate from 11 pm to 5 am, except for work reasons or proven urgency. Sanctions are foreseen for those who violate the rule.

The proposal of the Lombard mayors has been approved by the government to avoid critical scenarios: it is in fact expected that, according to the curve of the last few days, it is plausible that by the end of the month there will be an average of 600 hospitalized in intensive care and up to 4000 hospitalizations not in intensive care .

Curfew in Lombardy: the text of the ordinance

The text of the ordinance, signed today, therefore states that "To avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus, from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am the following day, only travel motivated by proven business needs or situations of need or emergency or for health reasons; in any case, the return to your home, residence or residence. The existence of situations that allow the possibility of movement is incumbent on the interested party. This burden can be fulfilled, producing aself-declaration".

The ordinance explicitly speaks of travel, but does not refer to new closing times for restaurants. What is certain is that it will not be possible to go to restaurants and bars after 23:00, while it seems that there is flexibility to return home.

"The provisions of this ordinance produce their effects from the date of 22 October 2020 and are effective until the adoption of a subsequent decree by the President of the Council of Ministers and, in any case, until November 13, 2020. Failure to comply with the measures referred to in this ordinance is sanctioned, in accordance with the provisions of art. 4 of the decree-law no. 19/2020. "