Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has confirmed that the country will move into phase two of their Coronavirus response, meaning Serie A training can resume in May.
Speaking in a press conference, the countries Prime Minister announced that individual training can resume from May 4 while group training will return from 18 May.
“You have all shown strength, courage, sense of responsibility and community. Now the phase of living with the virus begins for everyone and we must be aware that during Phase Two, there is the risk we’ll see the curve climb in some areas of the country,” Conte said in his press conference.
“It’ll be even more important to maintain social distancing, at least one metre. Even when seeing family, we must still maintain this precaution, because the scientists tell us that at least one out of four infections come via family members.
“If we do not respect social distancing, the curve will climb again, so will the number of deaths, and we will have irreversible damage to our economy. If you love this country, then respect social distancing.
“From May 4 and for the next two weeks, until May 18, we will confirm the social distancing guidelines, so travel should still be reduced within a region for unavoidable work or health reasons. However, we will also allow targeted family visits, but only targeted ones with social distancing and use of protective masks. There are to be no large family gatherings from May 4.
“Sporting activity can be performed while keeping a distance of two metres, whereas when simply walking, one metre will be enough.
“To allow a gradual reprisal of sporting events, from May 4 professionals and non-professionals (albeit recognised by the CONI) will be allowed to train. However, these training sessions must maintain social distancing guidelines.” – Translation from Football Italia.
