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December 23, 2020 "It is complex to predict the impact that the holiday season could have, however the increased mobility and interpersonal interaction typical of this season's sociability could determine a significant increase in SARS-CoV-2 transmission".
This is what we read in the draft monitoring of the Higher Institute of Health.
"In the situation described - continues the document - this would lead to a consequent rapid increase in cases to potentially higher levels than was observed in November in a context in which the impact of the epidemic on health workers, services and the population is still very high. high".
"The need to maintain the drastic reduction of physical interactions between people is therefore confirmed - it continues. It is essential that the population avoid all occasions of contact with people outside their own home that are not strictly necessary and to stay at home as much as possible ", reads the draft of the document.
The national RT rises to 0.90 this week according to the draft drawn up by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità relating to monitoring data on infections.
Last week the RT stood at 0.86 confirming the resumption of growth (a fortnight ago it was at 0.82) The
Christmas lockdown is on
With the curfew from 22.00, the Christmas lockdown has started throughout Italy and will last until Sunday 27 December.
Closed bars, restaurants and shops, with the exception of supermarkets, groceries, newsagents and pharmacies.