Embassy of India
Rome 

ADVISORY (28th April 2020) 

On 26th April, the Government of Italy has announced new measures for the containment and management of COVID-19. These Phase 2 measures will become effective from May 4 and will remain in force for the following two weeks until 17 May. 

1. Movements within the same Region for reasons of work, health, emergency or visit to relatives will be possible, nevertheless self-declaration is mandatory. Outside the Region, travel is allowed for work, health, emergency and for home return. 
2. The use of masks on public transport and in places open to the public is mandatory except for children below 6 and differently-abled persons. Masks will have to be worn whenever social-distancing rules cannot be guaranteed. 
3. The ban on group gathering is still in force, and the distance between persons must be at least one metre. 
4. More stringent rules for those with respiratory infection symptoms and fever higher than 37.5 degrees: it is mandatory to stay at home and inform your doctor. 
5. Access to public parks will be allowed by respecting the interpersonal distance. Mayors will be allowed to block the access in case the safety measures cannot be enforced. 
6. Physical activity will be allowed always individually or at a distance of one meter but not necessarily near home. For a gradual resumption of sports activities, from May 4, training sessions of individual sports athletes will be allowed behind closed doors. The minimum distance for sports activities is two metres. 
7. As far as religious ceremonies are concerned, funerals will be allowed, attended by first and second degree relatives, with the obligation to wear a mask, and limited to a maximum of 15 people. 
8. With regard to food service activities, in addition to home delivery, it will be possible to take away food items, in compliance with the safety distance and with the prohibition of consumption inside or nearby. 
9. Public transport will be adjusted to carrying fewer people for each run. 
10. All Indian nationals living in Italy are advised to follow the above rules. For any emergency or specific queries you can call us on our 4 helplines below:
    331 614 2085            324 839 0031
    320 174 9773            331 192 8713 
    
11. Consular services will remain temporarily suspended during this period.