Coronavirus news from Italy in English: archives

Covid vaccine boosters. Unpaid covid vaccine fines cancelled

Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet has approved the annual Milleproroghe decree, which includes a decision to cancel unpaid €100 COVID vaccine fines imposed during the pandemic on individuals who refused mandatory vaccination.

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Italy to investigate Covid pandemic management

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will conduct an investigation into its management of the Covid pandemic, a move celebrated as “a great victory” by the families of those who lost their lives to the virus but criticised by former officials.

Covid situation worsening and could see the return of face masks

Italy’s health ministry publishes circular regarding Covid situation

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian health ministry on Friday published a circular recommending face masks and remote working if the Covid situation worsens. There is fear of the spread of new cases from China and as winter makes circulation conditions easier.

Non-vaccinated medical staff can return to work

Non-vaccinated doctors and nurses to return to work

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is ready to end the daily covid bulletin and allow non-vaccinated medical staff to return to work. The shortage of doctors and nurses has had an impact on the decision.

No need for masks on public transport from 1st October

No masks required on public transport from 1st October

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From today (Saturday 1 October), Italy will no longer require commuters to wear masks on public transport. The mask requirement in Italy remains in hospitals, care homes and healthcare facilities. Yesterday was the last day FFP2 masks on public transport were a requirement in Italy. Maskless travel on Italy’s buses, trains, subways, trams and ferries […]

non covid-vaccinated teachers can return to classrooms in September

Non Covid-vaccinated teachers return to classroom in September

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New Education Ministry guidelines for schools mean non Covid-vaccinated teachers can return to the classroom for the 2022-23 academic year. The Covid vaccination obligation for teachers expires on 31 August.

Italian court orders analysis of mRNA Covid vaccines

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A court in Pesaro, Italy orders the analysis of Covid mRNA vaccines after a man complained he needed to be vaccinated to do his job. The man has already contracted and recovered from the virus.

Italy lifts mask mandate in workplace

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government lifts mask mandate in private sector. However, companies must provide FFP2 masks for those who wish or need to wear them.

Facemasks no longer compulsory from 15th June

Facemasks no longer required from 15th June

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As of June 15th, Covid facemasks will no longer be compulsory in Italy. They are also not compulsory at local elections on Sunday.

No Covid Entry Rules into Italy from June 1st

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 30th May, the Italian government announced it will drop all its entry rules from June 1st. Visitors will no longer have to show proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test.