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Order - A preventive measure to protect the Christmas period

Milan, November 25 2021 – From next Saturday, November 27, from 10 am to 22 pm, every day, it will be mandatory to wear a mask even outdoors, along the axis between Piazza San Babila and Piazza Castello.

The obligation remains in force until December 31st and reflects the Prefect's invitation to adopt all possible measures in cities to protect people from the possible spread of the Coronavirus. 

The measures are contained in an ordinance which refers to the current state of national emergency extended until 31 December 2021 due to the contagion spread index which records an increase at regional and national level with a consequent increase in infections. 

The streets included in the measure - Piazza Castello, Largo Cairoli, Via Dante, Piazza Cordusio, Via Orefici, Via and Piazza Mercanti, Piazza del Duomo, Galleria and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Piazza San Babila - are those that are expected to have a constant influx of public, without interruption, and for this reason the use of a mask will be mandatory regardless of the presence or absence of gatherings. The provision has a preventative and precautionary nature in an area of ​​the city particularly affected by events, markets and commercial activities whose carrying out must be protected for the benefit of the safety of families. 

As regards the other areas of the city, we remind you that the national legislation already in force since last 28 June states that in the white area and outdoors it is mandatory to always have a mask with you and above all it is mandatory to wear it in situations where it cannot be guaranteed. interpersonal distancing or there are gatherings/crowdings, for example in a market or at a fair. 

As agreed with the Prefect, checks will be activated by the police and in particular by the local police. As regards the local police patrols, they will be present in strategic points and in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and above all in the first days they will invite and inform citizens of the new obligation which provides for a fine of 280 euros if paid within five days or 400 euros in the case of failure to comply.