Coronavirus which is also catalysing our region, as well as the territory of the coastal city of San Benedetto del Tronto: in the last few days a a thicket of ordinances, bans, and false alarmsMeanwhile, the Coronavirus continues to cause fear: there are now 6 infectedAnd an intervention by the Croce Verde of Ascoli Piceno took place in San Benedetto regarding a man who contacted 118 as a precaution because he was suffering from the flu. The protocol for managing Coronavirus patients was apparently activated. This sparked concern, especially online, discomfort and panic among citizensBut that wasn't the only circumstance that disoriented the people of San Benedetto.
The criticized ordinance against Coronavirus
Initially, regarding the Coronavirus emergency on February 25, 2020 the President of the Marche Region, Luca Ceriscioli, signed an ordinance The restrictions apply to: in San Benedetto del Tronto, from midnight on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, until midnight on March 4, 2020, all public events of any kind are suspended; early childhood education services and schools of all levels are suspended, as are all vocational education and training programs, except for distance learning and those related to healthcare professions.
Furthermore, all educational trips, both domestically and abroad, were suspended, as were the opening to the public of museums, other cultural institutions, and libraries. However, the government is challenging the ordinance, arguing that it had caused confusion, dismay, inconvenience, and panic among the citizens of San Benedetto. Prime Minister Conte and the head of Civil Protection, Angelo Borrelli, they did not share the decision of the Region to block school activities.
Suspension of Eucharistic celebrations
But the Diocese of San Benedetto del Tronto-Ripatransone-Montalto is aligning itself with the ordinance signed by the President of the Region. Bishop Carlo Bresciani signed a document with which has suspended all Masses until March 4thPastoral meetings and catechism classes are also open. Furthermore, the faithful are encouraged to follow celebrations on radio or television. Churches will remain open during the day, but funerals and weddings will be celebrated only in the presence of close relatives.
Amat suspends its activities
In addition to this, in compliance with the ordinance, the Amat (Marche Association of Theatrical Activities) has suspended all scheduled activities with immediate effect up to and including Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Finally, the Amat offices are working on rescheduling the show dates. The Concordia Theatre.
The latest decisions on Coronavirus in the area
As a deal with the emergencyNow the Regional Administrative Court's decision, which suspended the regional ordinance closing schools until March 4th, is causing controversy. The battle continues. The President of the Marche Region promulgates the first ordinance, Conte challenges it, and the Regional Administrative Court rules in his favor. But the President justifies a second ordinance that suspends lessons until Saturday. That is to say, we will return to class on MondayIn short, the tug-of-war continues and citizens' disorientation grows. Unless Conte challenges this new measure as well.
Thanks for the cover image: Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt – health.mil
