Italy is in an extraordinary emergency situation. The number of cases is increasing rapidly. In order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, on January 31, 2020, the Council of Ministers in Italy declared a six- month state of emergency as a consequence of the health risk related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The emergency is managed at government level, by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and, as far as specific health measures are concerned, by the Ministry of Health in accordance with relevant national and local bodies (for instance the National Institute for Health; the Regional Health systems).

The Civil Protection Department is entrusted with the interventions coordination necessary to deal with the emergency on the national territory.

PLEASE NOTE: At present restrictions of movement of individuals by any means come into force all over the national territory. Mobility must be avoided, and it is admitted only for a very limited number of specific and urgent reasons; in any case it must always be duly justified. Each person has to show a self declaration requested by the Police, duly signed, explaining the reasons of the mobility. Please be aware that false declarations or failure to comply with the obligations set out by the Government are subject to Penal Code in Italy

National COVID -19 emergency number to dial 1500.

Please check regularly official sites to be updated on the situation in Italy and on measures adopted.

Protezione civile (Civil Protection Department)

You can find all the updated information and legal measures regarding the COVID-19 emergency issued by the Government in the specific section of the website “Emergency management > Legal measures” which provides also useful official links.

Ministry of Interiors

You can find the template for the Declaration ("Modulo di autodichiarazione per gli spostamenti") Remember to always carry with you an identity card or passport.