Premier Mario Draghi's cabinet on
Monday approved a decree extending a ban on travel between
Italy's regions until March 27.
The ban, part of the restrictions aimed at combatting the spread
of COVID-19, was imposed by the past government of ex-premier
Giuseppe Conte and was set to expire Thursday
The new decree also extends the rule under which no more than
two adults, and their children aged under 14, can visit another
person's private home.
"It is indispensable to continue with the restrictions with the
(spread of the COVID) variants," said Health Minister Roberto
Speranza.
Regional Affairs Minister Maria Stella Gelmini promised that
Draghi's executive would make "timely" decisions on COVID
restrictions in agreement with the regional governments.
One of the criticisms directed at Conte's government was that
decisions on coronavirus restrictions were frequently announced
at the last minute, giving businesses little time to adapt or
meaning that costly preparations made in view of restrictions
being eased were for nothing.
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