Ministers Roberto Speranza and Stefano Patuanelli signed an order to curb the swine fever epidemic in the affected areas.
"The ordinance - it is emphasized - allows production activities to continue working safely, providing reassurance regarding our exports".
The ordinance takes effect from the date of adoption and the provisions are effective for 6 months from that date.
Again in the ordinance it is stated that the provisions "also apply to the regions with special statutes and to the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano, compatibly with the respective statutes and the relative implementation regulations".