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"Different holidays". Two words with which the Italian Culture Minister, Dario Franceschini , has defined this Wednesday the season that is coming in the country, after the start of phase two on Monday. During the Senate hearing, Franceschini broadly outlined the needs and perspectives of two sectors that are most affected by the containment measures of the coronavirus pandemic: culture and tourism .

The Minister of Culture confirmed that he has asked the Technical-Scientific Committee for a security protocol for museums, theaters, events, cinemas, hotels and beaches . "There is an urgent need for the response to come quickly," he said.

Beaches

The Government anticipates that at the entrance to the Italian beaches there will be temperature scanners: those with more than 37.5 degrees will not be able to enter. You will also carry a self-certification indicating that you are not "subject to quarantine or not positive for Covid-19".

Dispensers with hand sanitizers will be available and bathers will also find kits with gloves, masks and gels . The designated personnel must enforce the separation rules: on the beach, in the sea, in the pool, in the bathrooms, in the showers and in the other common areas.

The Government is studying that the allowed distance between umbrellas is ten meters . But the owners of the concessions are more aware of other criteria, because on narrow or rocky coasts the spaces do not allow them to reason in meters. Some solutions from the associations of owners of beach establishments suggest "posts, cords or warning tapes of the spaces available for families, where hammocks and umbrellas will be placed."

The number of hammocks will be reduced by at least half and the equipment will be disinfected every day. Only sports activities that allow distance are allowed, such as volleyball, table tennis and petanque.

Museums and exhibition halls

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte had indicated May 18 as the museum's reopening date. But the Minister of Culture repeats that of the 4,000 showrooms in the country, only those who can do so will reopen, the dates could be staggered.

To guarantee social distance, the capacity of visitors will be reduced, as they will purchase their tickets online or by phone. Inside the rooms, the pre-established routes must be followed and it is prohibited to touch the touch screens or the headphones for the audio guides, unless it is possible to disinfect them.

Cinemas and theaters

In theaters, cinemas, and concert halls, last on the reopening list, they'll sit leaving spaces on either side , unless they're families. Again, ticketing only online. Within two days, the 'verdict' will come for the open spaces, which could be used for outdoor gatherings to present books or watch movies.

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