Italy, looking to lift lockdown starting May 4, considers advice from scientists, economists and psychiatrists
Whereas Denmark, France and others in Europe are moving to reopen their schools first, advisers in Italy have recommended starting with businesses — only the ones least at risk. It remains unclear when schools or restaurants might reopen…
Italy's Conte vows to reopen schools in September
Italy's schools were closed before most other businesses and will now be among the last aspects of daily life allowed to resume…He said the return to school was filled with peril because many teachers were older and at greater risk of catching the virus…"Schools are at the center of our attention and will reopen in September," the premier said…Conte explained that resuming tuition before then involved "a very high risk of contagion".
Easing up: US and Europe grapple with when to reopen schools
…Hard-hit Italy intends to keep schools closed until September…In Italy, the decision to keep the schools closed until the fall could make it harder for parents to return to work. Typically grandparents in Italy are fallback baby sitters, but they are now off-limits because they are vulnerable to the virus…Emer McCarthy, who works in the Vatican’s child protection office, tweeted that Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte had addressed a lockdown exit “for everyone except Italy’s children. Incredible. No mention of schools, childcare options, nothing. But football yes.
MIL-OSI Australia: Austrade regional market update on the impact of COVID-19 (as at 28 April 2020)
Italy
“While university studies will continue online for the remainder of this academic year, laboratories and other research activities will recommence fully from 4 May.
The eventual reopening of universities for classes, is likely to involve a blended learning approach, including both face-to-face and online teaching. This will also assist with maintaining social distancing measures.”
Milan emerges from lockdown a different city
…The Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy’s largest technical university, now offers all its courses online, through live streaming services. In March, 1,500 graduations took place remotely and all of the 45,000 students will complete the academic year by July…“There’s been a huge cultural shift that wouldn’t have taken place without the coronavirus,” said Ferruccio Resta, the dean of the university…“We are planning to carry on with a mixture of remote learning and physical lab activities during the next academic year as we anticipate many of our students won’t be able to reach Milan by September,” Mr Resta said.
Europe’s reopening road map: How 11 countries are beginning to lift lockdowns
…Italy…May 4: Construction, manufacturing to resume; restaurants allowed to offer limited take-away services…May 18: Retailers, museums to reopen…June 1: Bars, restaurants, hair salons to possibly reopen…Schools to remain shut until September
Chris Selley: Reality check - Canada will never achieve the COVID-19 testing rates we want
On Tuesday, researchers at Imperial College London released a new report estimating that just a 20-per-cent increase in mobility in post-lockdown Italy could lead to a second wave of infections and deaths even worse than the first.
Italian schools to reopen in September: Education minister
Italy’s education minister on Wednesday said schools across the country would reopen in September, after being shut for six months due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Pontifical universities to reopen in the fall, but have backup plans
The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education has asked pontifical universities and faculties to plan to reopen in the fall and teach with students present.
Impact of COVID-19 on studying abroad in Europe: Overview
Universities in Italy suspended teaching already in early March. No announcement has been made regarding university application deadlines for the autumn semester.
Italy Ready to Reopen to Travel, Tourists
“…Schools, universities, cinemas and theaters will remain closed for the time being.”
REVIEW - Schools Slowly Reopening in Europe as Epidemiological Situation Improves
In Italy, which was heavily affected by the outbreak, schools and universities have been closed since March 5 and are not expected to resume operations until September, as the authorities fear a second wave of the disease if they reopen early.
In Italy, Going Back to Work May Depend on Having the Right Antibodies
Having the right antibodies to the virus in one’s blood — a potential marker of immunity — may soon determine who gets to work and who does not, who is locked down and who is free. That debate is in some ways ahead of the science. Researchers are uncertain, if hopeful, that antibodies in fact indicate immunity.
Countries around the world are reopening — here's our constantly updated list of how they're doing it and who remains under lockdown
Bars and restaurants opened for takeout on May 4, Reuters reports. Building sites and factories have also reopened, and more stores — as well as museums and libraries — could reopen on May 18. Per the BBC, they will join hairdressers and salons in reopening on June 1…Large sporting events, schools and universities, museums, cultural centers, swimming pools, and spas have been shut down throughout the country since March.
Austrade regional market update on the impact of COVID-19 (as at 26 May 2020)
“Italian universities are currently aiming to facilitate a return to campus for the first semester of the new academic year in September, supported by additional government funding (including Euro 165 million for disadvantaged students, Euro 40 million to support the right to study, Euro 15 million for PhD students and Euro 200 million to hire young researchers). It is possible a ’blended’ learning approach will be implemented, with a combination of on-campus and remote learning, with online learning continuing to be available for those in need."
Just 1 Percent of Italy's 32,000 Coronavirus Deaths Were People Under 50 Years Old
Almost everyone who has died in Italy from the coronavirus was at least 50 years old, according to an updated case study published Monday by the Italian National Institute of Health.
Italy starts serological screening as coronavirus death toll rises to 32,877
Italy started serological screening tests at the national level on Monday on a sample of 150,000 people to better understand how much the virus has spread across the resident population, and to ramp up the fight against the pandemic. … The sample of the population, selected with the help of the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), includes six different age groups categorized according to gender, employment profile and region of residence.