There is talk of extending the state of emergency in Italy after July 31st

The spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus and the progress of the vaccination campaign led to consider an extension of the state of emergency

Prime Minister Mario Draghi at the Fiumicino vaccination center (live video from the Presidency of the Council) While the alert for the circulation of the delta variant of the coronavirus increases, which has seen an increase in infections in Great Britain, hopes of seeing Italy out of the state of emergency are lowered. According to some rumors reported by the newspapers, the government would be oriented to keep it active even after its deadline, scheduled for next 31 July. The extension may not be short, but extends to the end of the year. The decision will have to be made within the next 44 days from today, June 16.

The state of emergency was decreed for the first time on January 31, 2020, to respond to the growing emergency represented by the spread of the pandemic. With the parliamentary act that sanctions the entry into force of this provision, the government receives extraordinary powers to deal with dangerous situations. Travel to and from countries deemed at risk can be limited and extraordinary powers are also provided for regional presidents. In the specific case of the state of emergency relating to the pandemic, special powers of coordination and management of the crisis situation were also given to the Civil Protection, the commissioner structure, currently chaired by General Francesco Figliuolo, was established and the Committee was created. scientific technician to evaluate the progress of the spread of the virus.

If the state of emergency were to be extended, all the extraordinary powers and the consultative and coordination structures would remain in place. The main reason for this possible extension, in addition to the concern for the delta variant of the coronavirus, is the progress of the vaccination campaign. According to Figliuolo, the so-called herd immunity will only be obtained when 80% of the population is vaccinated, a goal that should be reached towards the end of September. Furthermore, unforeseen situations could always arise, as in the case of the AstraZeneca blockade for the younger age groups.

However, in recent weeks, some members of the government had issued statements that seemed to suggest a possible closure of the situation. emergency. This is the case of the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza who, without giving any certainty, had hoped for a closure of the state of emergency to give a positive signal to the country. The Minister for Regional Affairs Maria Stella Gelmini also shares the same opinion, describing the time as "ripe" to close the emergency phase and return to ordinary legislative instruments.


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