The next 15nd June in Italy will be able to resume Exhibitions and festivals, exclusively for regions in white area e yellow zone. Similarly to bars, restaurants and other events, Such as weddings, even the organization of these events will be subject to some important directives. It is a set of rules to be able to reopen safely, drawn up by Conference of Regions, then passed to the scrutiny and approved by CTS. THE guidelines for fairs and festivals are very similar to those already planned for wedding sector, but with some notable additions. Furthermore, at the moment, to participate in this type of events is not required the greenpass.

Guidelines for fairs and festivals - pavilion of the Milan fair Fieramilanocity "Do the right thing"
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Guidelines for fairs and festivals: maximum number and anti-Covid information in multiple languages

The first rule dictated by the Conference of the Regions for the restart of fairs and festivals is of course theuse of the mask. All participants must wear one (not mandatory for children under 6). In addition, the rooms indoors must always have windows and glass doors open in order to favor a constant air exchange. Also all events must have a maximum number of participants, in order to avoid unnecessary gatherings. It is also important inform visitors on prevention measures taken during the event. They can be used billboards, staff e audio / video systems. Among other things, it will also be necessary to guarantee one correct information on anti-Covid measures also ai foreign visitors (in multiple languages). Furthermore, where provided, i seats must be spaced at least by 1 meters.

Guidelines for fairs and festivals - sign "avoid gatherings"

Temperature, spacing and sanitizing gel

Of course, in order to enter the festival area, the staff at the entrance will measure the temperature of visitors, which must not exceed 37,5 ° C. Just like for weddings, a different entry and exit routes for organize the spaces and ensure and allow one neat row, with due distancing between visitors. If there is one reception or a box, these must include some physical barriers, such as transparent screens. If not possible, the staff will have to wear the mask and there must be some points with sanitizing gel to disinfect your hands. The latter will also be scattered throughout the fair, available to visitors. As for payments, it is always better to favor the electronic payment. Finally visitors, before touching any object to purchase will have to disinfect your hands.

Guidelines for fairs and festivals - Hand gel and masks

Italy is gradually restarting and sectors that have suffered terribly from the pandemic, such as fairs and festivals, will be able to to breathe again. How long will this last? It will be just a passing season before the coldest autumn arrives or is it the first step towards return to normal for these events, perhaps without the use of masks anymore (at least for events organized outside)? Everything will depend on the good performance of the vaccination campaign, but also from compliance with anti-Covid rules in force, in order to avoid a new rise in the contagion curve after the summer.

Guidelines for fairs and festivals: the events restart on June 15th last edit: 2021-06-06T09:00:00+02:00 da Antonello Ciccarello

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