We are thrilled to announce that Italy is preparing to reopen the borders with the rest of Europe. In the decree that will be launched in the next few hours by the government, the possibility is foreseen from June the 3rd of entering Italy from the countries of the European Union, the Schengen area including Switzerland and Monaco.

For those who cross the borders, the mandatory quarantine with isolation of 14 days will no longer be necessary.

On the other hand, the European Commission itself is coordinating the reopening of the borders of all the partners of the Union. The ECDC, the EU agency for diseases, will map the European territory and block the flow of travelers between areas with a high density of contagion. The other European partners are also expected to open borders on June the 3rd as a result of the Brussels recommendations.

All external European borders with the rest of the world, remain closed at least until June 15th. In the middle of next month, the European Commission will decide whether to lift the blockade or extend it.

Already several changes in the approach to the virus. The guidelines of the agreement between Italian government and regions for Phase 2 from May the 18th establish that the minimum interpersonal distance will fall to one meter (two only during physical activity in the gym).

Even at the beach, the minimum distance between people is always one meter, but around each umbrella there must be 10 square meters, approximately 3 linear meters between one umbrella and another. Between beds and deckchairs, which must always be disinfected at every change of person and at the end of the day, the distance must be 1 meter and a half. Yes to rackets, swimming, surfing, while for team sports such as beach volleyball it will be necessary to respect the provisions of the higher authorities (at the moment they are still prohibited). For free beaches, the governement will rely on individual responsibility, but the presence of surveillance staff is suggested.

Spas, hairdressers, barbers and beauticians: the use of masks without valve and protective visors for beauticians is mandatory. The use of sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool is prohibited. It will not be allowed to stay on the premises except for the time necessary for the service.