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Category: Coronavirus

Trieste, Italy

Trieste: Covid hotspot after anti-Green Pass protests

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Trieste: Covid hotspot after anti-Green Pass protests

Trieste became the centre of protests following the introduction of stringent work rules last month. Anti-Green Pass protesters – both vaccine sceptics and dock workers – marched through the city and staged sit-ins. Now the city has seen a spike in positive cases.

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Auschwitz style protest in Novara

Green Pass ‘Auschwitz’ protest in Novara shocks Italy

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Green Pass ‘Auschwitz’ protest in Novara shocks Italy

Anti-Green Pass Protestors in Novara are condemned for wearing Auschwitz prisoner styled bibs. The protestors also clung to knotted ropes designed to look like barbed wire.

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Italy places some countries onto List E

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy places some countries onto List E

Italian authorities announced the country removed several countries from its List D, which includes third countries whose citizens are permitted to enter Italy under certain conditions. Italy travel regulations now have them on List E which means visitors can only enter Italy for essential purposes.

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Prato in Italy where chinese community feel penalised

Chinese community in Italy feels penalised by Covid Green Pass rules

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Chinese community in Italy feels penalised by Covid Green Pass rules

One of Italy’s largest Chinese communities says it is being unfairly penalised by the government’s mandatory COVID Green Pass. It has asked the authorities for a flexible interpretation of the rules.

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EU vaccinated travellers exempt from US entry ban

United States allows EU vaccinated travellers into country from 8th November

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on United States allows EU vaccinated travellers into country from 8th November

The United States administration has finally decided to exempt EU vaccinated travellers as well as those from the UK, and Ireland from the entry ban, among others. The exemption is from 8th November.

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Green Pass required at work - senator suspended. Editorial credit: P_galasso2289 / Shutterstock.com

Senator suspended for not showing Green Pass at Senate building

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Senator suspended for not showing Green Pass at Senate building

Laura Granato, an Italian senator, was suspended on Tuesday for ten days after entering the Senate building in Rome without a Green Pass. Since Friday (15th October) the Green Pass has been required in all workplaces.

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Green Pass demonstration in Milan 16 October 2021. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

Protests against Green Pass in Milan and Trieste; Trade Unions hold Rome rally

October 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Protests against Green Pass in Milan and Trieste; Trade Unions hold Rome rally

10,000 people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday night to protest against the Green Pass. Trieste port workers continued their sit-in on Saturday, while unions in Rome protested against neo-fascist groups.

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protests and strikes over Green Pass in Genoa Italy

Protests and strikes as Green Pass work restrictions come into force

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Protests and strikes as Green Pass work restrictions come into force

There were widespread protests and strikes in Italy Friday as the Green Pass health pass came into force in all Italian workplaces. Three of Italy’s six major ports saw disruption.

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Shortages and disruption feared with Green Pass rules

Shortages and disruption possible from Friday as strict Green Pass rules commence

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Shortages and disruption possible from Friday as strict Green Pass rules commence

COVID-19 health passes will be mandatory for all workers in Italy from Friday. Some politicians, unions and businesses fear this will cause shortages and disruption rather than boost inoculations as the government hopes.

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Green Pass reassessment next year. Editorial credit: Vincenzo De Bernardo / Shutterstock.com

Green Pass to be reassessed next year

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Green Pass to be reassessed next year

The government’s controversial Green Pass may be revised next year. When Italy’s COVID state of emergency ends in December, the government will reassess the scope of the Green Pass, Health Undersecretary Andrea Costa said.

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