Coronavirus, declared the state of emergency
The Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency as a consequence of the health risk related to coronavirus infection. More information on the portal of the Ministry of Health and at the number 1500
In view of the declaration of "International Public Health Emergency" by the World Health Organization-Oms, the Council of Ministers - on a proposal by President Giuseppe Conte - decided to allocate the necessary funds for precautionary measures to adopt.
Consequently, a state of emergency has been declared, for a period of six months, as a result of the health risk associated with coronavirus infection.
On the dedicated portal of the Ministry of Health it is possible to find the main questions and answers, recommendations for travellers and recommendations to reduce exposure and transmission.
The 24/7 toll-free number 1500 is available to citizens.