Coronavirus news from Italy in English: archives - Page 2 of 11

Face masks still required on Italian flights

Italy to keep masks on plane requirement despite EU agreeing to lift mandate

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Authorities in Italy announced they will keep in place the mandatory COVID-19 face mask requirement for citizens on flights to and from Italy. This despite the EU ending its obligation to wear masks in airports and planes today (May 16).

Masks required in certain indoor places until 15th June

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Masks will continue to be required in certain indoor places in Italy for a further six weeks. The health minister Roberto Speranza made the announcement just days before the indoor mask-wearing rules expire on 30 April.

Covid restrictions start to lift in Italy

April 2, 2022April 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, Italy began to phase out its Covid restrictions as the state of emergency ended on 31st March, 2022 after more than two years.

state of emergency will end 31st March says Draghi

State of Emergency will end on 31st March in Italy

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced the end of the state of emergency on 31st March. He also said the Green Pass will come to an end on May 1st, he told a press conference.

Italy removes non-essential travel ban for third countries

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers from non-European countries will be able to enter Italy under the same rules as EU travellers from 1st March. Essentially, the non-essential travel ban will lift.

Draghi announces state of emergency will end on 31st March

Italy to end state of emergency on 31st March says Draghi

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a meeting in Florence today, Prime Minister Mario Draghi told businesspeople Italy will end the state of emergency on 31st March 2022. He promised a gradual return to normality.

Unvaccinated over-50s suspended from work from today

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Covid mandate for unvaccinated over-50s started today, 15th February. Employers and workers face heavy fines if caught in violation of Italy’s latest Super Green Pass rules.

San Severo - man rams car after refusing to show Green Pass

Man rams car into town hall after being asked for Green Pass

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A local resident in San Severo, Foggia, rammed his car into the town hall after being asked for a valid Green Pass. Police cited the 50-year-old man. In other Covid news, the rule on wearing masks outdoors has been lifted.

Outdoor mask restriction to be lifted on 11th February

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will lift the outdoor mask restriction on 11th February, deputy health minister Andrea Costa said on Monday. It is a seen as “a sign of hope” for the country.

A few more restrictions before the ‘reopening’ of Italy

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s latest decree regarding the country’s Covid rules came into force over the weekend. However, there was very little change for the majority of the population. Further rules are up for renewal on February 10th and 15th.