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Confirmation of unlimited Covid Green Pass validity after booster in Italy

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government confirmed on Wednesday evening that the Green Pass validity will become unlimited in certain cases. A recent cut to the validity of vaccine passes in Italy will not apply to those who have had a booster.

In-person schooling first step in re-opening country

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Mario Draghi said while opening a cabinet meeting on COVID measures that “today’s measures go towards a still greater reopening of the country.”

Outdoor masks still required as certain covid restrictions extended

Outdoor mask wearing and nightclub closures extended for ten days

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government has extended several Covid restrictions that were due to expire on Monday, according to Italian media reports. Included among them are outdoor mask wearing and the closure of discos.

Tobacconists threaten strike aaction over green pass rules

Tobacconists threaten strike action over Green Pass

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tobacconists threaten strike action in protest over the new Green Pass rules which come into effect on 1st February. The president of the Italian Tobacconist Federation (FIT) made the announcement on Monday.

Green Pass required for shops from 1st February

Most shops require Covid Green Pass from February 1st

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 1st February, Italy’s ‘basic’ green pass will be required to enter shops and public offices. Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed a new decree confirming the rules on Friday morning.

Malkovich falls foul of covid restrictions

John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a Venice hotel due to a lapsed Super Green Pass. He is in the city to film the American TV series Ripley.

Child stuck in Sicily as he turned 12 the day before flight

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Green Pass Rules: The boy’s father has shared custody of his son. The child turned 12 the day before he was due back with his mother in Milan.

Italian police object to pink face masks

Italian Police Union objects to pink masks

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police stations around Italy got a surprise when they opened the latest delivery of FFP2 masks – they are pink. The police union wrote to Italy’s police chief declaring the pink masks ‘undecorous’.

Nurse arrested for faking covid vaccinations

Police arrest nurse accused of faking covid vaccinations

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police in Italy arrest a nurse on charges of faking covid vaccinations to at least 45 people so they could get a health pass fraudulently. The vaccines were binned and the nurse applied bandages on the “patients” so no one would suspect.

Super Green Pass in Italy. Editorial credit: RaffMaster / Shutterstock.com

Covid: 10 January and restrictions tighten for the unvaccinated

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As of today, Italy introduced even tighter restrictions with the Super Green Pass required for all public transport. FFP2 masks are also required on all forms of public transport.