Ban on smoking in Milan open spaces comes into force Jan 1

(ANSA) - MILAN, DEC 26 - A ban on smoking in open public spaces in Milan, approved by the city council in 2020, will come into force as of New Year's Day.
    The move is part of a drive to combat air pollution and encourage people to make healthy lifestyle choices.
    The city had already banned smoking at some open spaces, such as bus-stops, but this has now been extended to all public areas, such as streets, parks and sporting facilities, unless it is possible to maintain a distance of at least 10 metes between people.
    The ban does not apply to electronic cigarettes. (ANSA).