Some of Italy's existing restrictions remain, for example, nightclubs remain closed and sporting events are allowed to take in a maximum of 1,000 spectators.

But on Monday, additional restrictions were introduced, reports the newspaper The Local.

"When there is a rule, the Italians have shown that they respect it and that they do not need a police officer to monitor them," said Health Minister Roberto Speranza in a television broadcast on Monday, writes The Local.

Smaller wedding parties

The new emergency decision prohibits parties both indoors and outdoors.

It is also recommended to avoid parties or to have more than six people at home, according to the emergency decision.

"Restaurant activities are permitted until 00:00 with table service and until 21:00 in the absence of table service", the decision states.

It is also forbidden to gather outside places such as bars and restaurants between nine in the evening and six in the morning.

Civil or religious ceremonies such as weddings and baptisms remain allowed, but receptions and events after the ceremonies are now limited to 30 guests.

Previously, up to 200 people were allowed.

Mouthguards in the home

According to a new law passed last week, it became mandatory to wear a mouth guard all the time when staying outside your home.

Fines of between 400 and 1,000 euros were also introduced for anyone who refuses to wear a mouth guard when needed.

In Monday's decision, it is also recommended to wear a mouth guard at home when you are visited by people you do not live with.

It is not a rule, but a clear call.

Children under the age of six, people with certain disabilities and people who engage in sports activities such as jogging or cycling are not covered by the oral protection requirements.

New isolation period

The mandatory isolation period for all who test positive, but who are asymptomatic, has been reduced from 14 days to "at least ten".

People may now leave isolation after ten days if they have a negative response.

Those who show symptoms must stay indoors for another three days.

Monday's decision is valid until November 13, when the ministers will again decide whether the rules should be extended or reviewed.