Some 5.6 million pupils are back in class in 12 regions, plus the autonomous province of Trento. The reopening of Italy's schools is a big test for the State and for Premier Giuseppe Conte's government.
President Sergio Mattarella inaugurated the school year later on Monday in Vo', a Veneto town that was one of Italy's first coronavirus hotspots.
Pupils must be at least one metre apart from each other while in class.
They are allowed to lower their facemasks during lessons.
Pupils at some schools where it is not possible to respect the one-metre rule, however, will have to wear masks throughout the day.
Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 8pm and 5am. During the curfew, people in Melbourne can only leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons.
Between 5am and 8pm, people in Melbourne can leave the home for exercise, to shop for necessary goods and services, for work, for health care, or to care for a sick or elderly relative.
All Victorians must wear a face covering when they leave home, no matter where they live.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
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