With a bulletin of 1127 new positive and 9 victims, therefore 800 cases a day, Campania is running for cover. And in the most drastic way that many fear but which unfortunately now seems the only possible remedy. In Campania closed schools, universities and new rules for many activities. It is destined to have the new ordinance of the President of the Region Vincenzo De Luca discussed. A sort of new lockdown, which was necessary for the governor given the high number of cases recorded in recent days.
Schools closed, distance teaching restarts
However, the ordinance provides for the closure of schools until October 31st. A few weeks, a few days, but that would be necessary together with the other measures that the governor has recently adopted. Like the obligation of masks even outdoors. Closed schools, therefore, and remote lessons. Thus the much hated distance teaching returns for a few weeks. In universities, on the other hand, didactic activities and "face-to-face" tests are carried out only for pupils attending the first year.
But De Luca's ordinance also imposes restrictions in other sectors. In fact, it will no longer be possible to organize parties with people who are "strangers to the cohabiting family". Furthermore, it is forbidden to organize parties, also resulting from civil or religious ceremonies, in public places, open to the public and private, indoors or outdoors. Takeaway sales for restaurants will be authorized until 21pm. Home delivery is also permitted.
The alarming numbers in Campania that led to the closure of schools
The infections in the schools of Naples and Caserta from 24 September until yesterday would amount to 541. The positives are between pupils and teachers and they are mostly “direct” infections. "In relation to the existing epidemiological situation - reads a note from the Region - rigorous measures have been adopted with the double aim of limiting the circumstances of dangerous gatherings in every sphere, private and public, and with the aim of minimizing mobility that is difficult to control".
"If you have an absolute increment of 800 positives per day - De Luca clarified - it is evident that we come to the end of everything. We do not want to dramatize, but we simply want to do a numerical calculation ".
Other suspended activities
Not just closed schools and universities. The activities of playful and recreational clubs have also been suspended. For staff present in the offices it is recommended to differentiate the daily service hours. The measures have been taken "With the double objective of limiting as much as possible the circumstances of dangerous gatherings in every area, private and public, and with the aim of minimizing mobility that is difficult to control". “The epidemiological situation is still under control - explains Lucia Fortini, the regional councilor for education -.
But after having seen the numbers of infected today, we considered it appropriate to apply a suspension of teaching activities in presence in schools for two weeks. The goal is to avoid the worst and it will only be possible with the civic sense and responsibility of each of us ". But for the minister to Education Lucia Azzolina the decision of the Campania Region is wrong. "In Campania - the minister told Radio 1 - 0.75% of the students tested positive at school and certainly did not get it at school. The national average is 0.80. If there is growth, it is certainly not the fault of the school".
