Coronavirus italy to ban kissing hugging and handshake
Yes, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Italy has implemented several measures to reduce the spread of the virus, including restrictions on physical contact.
On February 25, 2020, the Italian government announced that it would be banning kissing, hugging, and handshaking in public places, as well as in private settings, to reduce the transmission of the virus.
The ban was part of a broader package of measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus, including:
- Closing schools and universities for at least two weeks
- Suspending all sporting events and public gatherings
- Limiting travel to and from affected areas
- Increasing the number of medical staff and hospital beds
- Implementing stricter controls at borders and airports
The ban on physical contact was intended to reduce the transmission of the virus through close contact, which is a key way that COVID-19 spreads. The Italian government also encouraged people to maintain a safe distance from each other, at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) apart, and to avoid touching their faces.
The ban on physical contact was in place until April 26, 2020, when it was gradually lifted as the country began to reopen and the number of new cases began to decline.
It's worth noting that while the ban on physical contact was in place, Italians found creative ways to show affection and express themselves, such as through gestures like blowing kisses or waving.