| 1970-01-01 |
Testing policy |
Migrants are being tested on COVID-19, before transferred within Italy... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-01-22 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Ministry task-force established... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-01-23 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
The temperature of all travelers returning home will be checked ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-01-23 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
The temperature of all travelers returning home will be checked ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-01-23 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
The temperature of all travelers returning home will be checked ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-01-27 |
Awareness campaigns |
Toll-free information hotline implemented... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-01-31 |
International flights suspension |
Limited flights to and from China ... |
Forbes |
| 2020-01-31 |
State of emergency declared |
State of Emergency declared on the risks associated with the onset of diseases caused by transmissib... |
Government |
| 2020-02-05 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Scientific Technical Committee established... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-02-21 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
All people coming from China or other risk areas have to give notice to the officials and a 14 days ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-02-21 |
Schools closure |
In all municipalities that are affected (case >1) schools of any level will be closed... |
Government |
| 2020-02-21 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
All people coming from China or other risk areas have to give notice to the officials and a 14 days ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-02-23 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
State guidance: All regions at risk (specifically defined) are required to take measures that reduce... |
Government |
| 2020-02-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
Closure of museums, cancelling of educational trips... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-02-25 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Closure of museums, cancelling of educational trips... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-04 |
Checkpoints within the country |
Police controls implemented at hospital entrances due to attacks on health workers... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-06 |
Mass population testing |
All inhabitants of Vò, a town of around 3000 people, tested... |
The Guardian |
| 2020-03-08 |
Partial lockdown |
Northern Italian regions (NUTS2) officially locked down... |
Government |
| 2020-03-08 |
Partial lockdown |
General lockdown across component of everyday life; businesses can continue if they implement safety... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-09 |
Limit public gatherings |
Ban of public gatherings, e.g. sport or events (no maximum number specified)... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-09 |
Border closure |
Entry of Italy banned, apart for essential reasons ... |
Government - UK |
| 2020-03-10 |
Public services closure |
Asylum hearings postponed until 13th April... |
Ministry of Interior |
| 2020-03-10 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
A completed self-declaration form must be handed to the airline before arriving in Italy.... |
IATA travel centre |
| 2020-03-10 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Asylum hearings postponed until 13th April... |
Ministry of Interior |
| 2020-03-11 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Closure of all public services and places with close contact nationally ... |
Government |
| 2020-03-11 |
Public services closure |
Closure of all public services and places with close contact nationally ... |
Government |
| 2020-03-13 |
Limit product imports/exports |
Health equipment cannot be exported to third countries, with exceptions, based on EU-wide decision... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-03-13 |
International flights suspension |
Only one airport per regions remains open... |
Government - UK |
| 2020-03-14 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Trade unions and ministry of health decide on guidelines for health workers safety... |
Ministry for Finances |
| 2020-03-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Confiscated buildings from the responsible agency were prepared to be used in the response... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-17 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
prisoners allowed to stay home with electric bracelets until June 2020 ... |
Government of Italy |
| 2020-03-17 |
Economic measures |
Parental supports, economic help for SMEs... |
Government of Italy |
| 2020-03-17 |
Strengthening the public health system |
10,000 medicine students allowed to work after graduation... |
Government of Italy |
| 2020-03-19 |
Economic measures |
10.3 billion euros to strengthen social safety net, in particular temporary unemployment benefits fo... |
Ministry for Finances |
| 2020-03-20 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Further closures of public spaces were applied, including closing cementaries and cycle paths... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-20 |
Public services closure |
Further closures of public spaces were applied, including closing cementaries and cycle paths... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-20 |
Military deployment |
To protect elderly people and the compliance with social distancing measure the military is deployed... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-20 |
Military deployment |
Some municipalities have started deploying military personell (e.g. Napoli, Salerno, Messina, harbou... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-20 |
Military deployment |
Some municipalities have started deploying military personell (e.g. Napoli, Salerno, Messina, harbou... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-20 |
Partial lockdown |
Limitations extended with public parks and playgrounds closing and more restrictions on being outsid... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-20 |
Economic measures |
The Bank of Italy have announced a series of measures to help banks and non-bank intermediaries unde... |
Bank of Italy |
| 2020-03-20 |
Limit public gatherings |
Limitations extended with public parks and playgrounds closing ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-23 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Nationally, the movement between municipalities is banned (apart for essential reasons); later exte... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-23 |
Partial lockdown |
Nationally, the movement between municipalities is banned (apart for essential reasons); later exte... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-23 |
Full lockdown |
All production will be closed and strictly only those services remain open that are essential (e.g. ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-23 |
Checkpoints within the country |
Police started monitoring more key areas of traffic across the most-affected areas (e.g. Rimini)... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-24 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Research on COVID-19 spread in residental and social structures initiated... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-26 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
All new detainees at immigration centres need to undergo health check... |
Global Detention Project |
| 2020-03-26 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Specific shelters established for the homeless... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-26 |
Limit public gatherings |
Specific shelters established for the homeless... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-03-27 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Voluntary call for 500 additional nurses to support the COVID-19 response... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-27 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Psychological helpline implemented across Italy's regions... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-28 |
Economic measures |
4.3 billion EUR in a municipal solidarity fund, and 400 million EUR additionally to mayors ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-28 |
Border checks |
Stricter check implemented for anyone entering Italy, by land, air or sea, requiring to share all es... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-28 |
General recommendations |
Specific guidance for at-risk persons ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-31 |
Limit public gatherings |
Ministry publishes clarification of public gathering measures, including limiting only one parent be... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-31 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, has transferred 50 million euros to ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
7 million euros for 12-month research projects... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-03 |
Testing policy |
Testing policy with differentiation between areas with stretched and those with additional capacitie... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-07 |
Economic measures |
400 billion euros to our businesses, small, medium and large. Of these, 200 billion are for the inte... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-07 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
Health screening for migrants (with subsequent quarantine) mandatory... |
Ministry of Interior |
| 2020-04-07 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Narcotic and psychotropic substances, simplification of the procedure for issuing import export perm... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-07 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Post and Carabinieri to support delivery of pensions to elderly to avoid their increased exposure du... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-08 |
Military deployment |
120 bed COVID-19 reference centre established in Rome... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-08 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Telemedicines opportunities established with central support for regional health professionals... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-08 |
General recommendations |
Recommendations and guidelines to live a healthy lifestyle while at home... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-09 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Psychological hotline for mental health particularly for elderly or alone living persons established... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-10 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Use of drones, particularly during increased Easter holiday checks across prefects... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-10 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Patrols, helicopters and boats will monitor compliance with the anti-Covid-19 bans during Eastern an... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-10 |
Checkpoints within the country |
Increased check-points and controls in view of Easter holidays, sent letter to prefects, with most a... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-10 |
Full lockdown |
Companies may restart their business, if they have been communicating with the prefect and a number ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-11 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Some exemptions added to essential business continuation, including book stores and children clothes... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-11 |
Military deployment |
100 more soldiers in the metropolitan area of Naples... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-11 |
Full lockdown |
Extension: of full lock-down until 3rd May... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-11 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Additional trials for drug testing authorized... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-14 |
Limit public gatherings |
Extension until 3rd May: Parks and playgrounds remain closed, as well as the stop for all sports act... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-14 |
Awareness campaigns |
Launch of Telegram channel by Ministry of Health... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-14 |
Schools closure |
Extension until 3rd May: all schools... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-14 |
Border checks |
Extension until 3rd May: at all borders... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-14 |
Military deployment |
An army contingent employed in anti-Covid-19 checks on roads and highways... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-15 |
Full lockdown |
Travel authorized for non-professional activities related to the cultivation of agricultural product... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-15 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Travel authorized for non-professional activities related to the cultivation of agricultural product... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-16 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Mobilization of the National Fire Brigade ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-16 |
Full lockdown |
Development of online platform to ease the applications for business continuity ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-16 |
Public services closure |
Agile work processes enabled for veterinary medicines operators to meet urgent needs... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Aptitude tests supposedly happening in May 2020 for doctors postponed... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-16 |
Economic measures |
Development of online platform to ease the applications for business continuity ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-16 |
Economic measures |
Economic measure of the prefect, including 400 million EUR loan value as part of a "Credit Package"... |
Lombardia Regional government |
| 2020-04-16 |
Awareness campaigns |
Disputed some common misconceptions ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-17 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Online survey to establish the live under coronavirus on well-being and mental health effects among ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-17 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Launch of tracking app, non-mandatory... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-17 |
Economic measures |
Italy to launch retail bonds for coronavirus funding... |
Financial Times |
| 2020-04-18 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Reporting of domestic violence now also possible through app... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-21 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Two calls from the Civil Protection are online to recruit a new contingent of doctors , which will c... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-23 |
Awareness campaigns |
Appeal to citizens for compliance with the rules on travel and social distancing... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-23 |
Limit public gatherings |
For the national Liberation Day certain forms of celebrations have been allowed... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-23 |
Checkpoints within the country |
Various prefects have increased their controls in connection with the holidays of the anniversary of... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-23 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Federfarma and the Italian Motorcycle Federation (IMF) have signed a memorandum of understanding for... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-26 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Face masks mandatory in confined spaces or outdoors where the possibility of maintaining physical sp... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-26 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Rules and regulations for all businesses that are allowed to reopen under "phase 2"; also simultaneo... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-27 |
Awareness campaigns |
Importance of keeping distance despite slow reopening... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-27 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Price maximum set for surgical masks at a maximum of € 0.50... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-04-27 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Economic assessment group for the prefect established... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-30 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Extension: of protection network for homeless persons; including mask distribution... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-30 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Monitoring indicators established to decide which prefects are allowed to slowly reopen... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-02 |
Awareness campaigns |
Additional campaign about "hoaxes" in regards to COVID-19... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Schools closure |
Universities can hold exams and sessions for the presentation of degree theses, while respecting soc... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Ban on going out for those with more than 37.5 degrees of fever and required to contact doctor... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Full lockdown |
Manufacturing, construction, real estate brokerage and wholesale trade may restart again business un... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
As for religious ceremonies, funerals will be allowed, which will be attended by first and second de... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Partial lockdown |
With the phase-out of the full lockdown, a partial lockdown remains with only reasons to leave house... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Travel outside the region will instead be allowed for work, health, urgency reasons and for returnin... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Requirement for wear face masks in public transport... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Take-away and food catering allowed again... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Awareness campaigns |
Information campaign on the correct use of masks... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-04 |
Checkpoints within the country |
With the relaxed measures a new travel form is online that will be checked by the police at checkpoi... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-04 |
Limit public gatherings |
Access to public parks will be allowed respecting the distance and regulating the entrances to the c... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-05 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Drones to monitor the gatherings in Alessandria... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-05 |
Testing policy |
All professional athletes resuming training are being tested and regularly repeated... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-05 |
Awareness campaigns |
Reminder of general hygiene practices... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-06 |
General recommendations |
List of recommendation for people travelling with public transport (e.g. only use it for essentials ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-06 |
Awareness campaigns |
On the correct use of face masks... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-13 |
Strengthening the public health system |
3 billion and 250 million euros are allocated for the National Health Service, also to hire addition... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-14 |
Awareness campaigns |
Proper recycling of face masks ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-14 |
Military deployment |
Military personell trained as "disinfectants" and deployed for such... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-14 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Specific guidelines for various sectors developed (hair dressers, restaurants, etc.)... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-14 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Beaches are allowed to reopen, recommending some mandatory booking systems to ensure not too many pe... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-15 |
Economic measures |
As part of 155 bn. EUR package: € 25 billion have been allocated to support employment and guarant... |
Ministry of the Economy and Finances |
| 2020-05-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Course on COVID-19 for public administrators extended to also be available to other professions (bio... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-17 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
People are allowed to travel with their pets, including across regional borders in line with the act... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-17 |
Full lockdown |
People no longer need to carry around a self-declaration form for the reason for being outside... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-17 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Guidelines for reopening sectors established... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-18 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Bars and restaurants reopening... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-18 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Travel within the same region is not subject to any limitations anymore... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-18 |
Limit public gatherings |
Reopening of Catholic churches... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-21 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Guidelines for sports developed in connection with associated easing measures... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-21 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Import of foreign medicine packs allowed, due to drug shortages... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-25 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Sanitation in the facilities for the elderly and disabled... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Seroprevalence study initiated... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-25 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Swimming pools, gyms and other sports facilities reopening ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-05-26 |
Military deployment |
Army troops are now available to support the police in Phase 2 of the coronavirus emergency... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-29 |
Limit public gatherings |
Stop of alcohol sales at midnight outside premises... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-06-01 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Launch of tracking app, non-mandatory (based on decision from 17.04)... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-06-01 |
Economic measures |
Payments for 900 million euros to municipalities and 150 million euros to provinces and metropolitan... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-06-03 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Movement between regions allowed again... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-06-03 |
Border closure |
Borders to EU countries opening... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-06-15 |
Limit public gatherings |
Children and young people are allowed to use places intended for playful, recreational and educatio... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-06-15 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Contract for vaccine procurement signed with Astrazeneca, together with Germany, Netherlands and Fra... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-06-15 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Theatres and cinemas to reopen... |
Ministry of Health |
